The Bess Lab

Discovering & Engineering Microbiome Chemistry

WHO WE ARE

In the Bess Lab, we are an interdisciplinary, collaborative bunch who think neat science happens when we fuse diverse perspectives. We welcome chemists (organic, bio, and analytical) and biologists (micro and computational) who are eager to learn new skills and to share their expertise.

If you're a motivated scientist who's interested in joining our team, send your CV and cover letter (summarizing your research interests and goals) to Professor Bess.

THE TEAM

Prof. Elizabeth N. Bess

LAB ALUMNI

Graduate Students
Jonathan Rickmeyer, Master of Pharmacology (2023-2024)
Stephanie Salvador, Masters of Biotechnology (2022-2023)
Barry Rich, Chemistry Master's (2018-2021)
Jayme Jackson, Molecular Biology & Biochemistry Master's (2020-2021)
Michael Faryab, Biotechnology Master's (2019-2020)

Postdoctoral Researchers
Lizett Ortiz de Ora (2018-2022)
Sharon Hakopian (2023-2024)

Post-Bacc Students
Paola Nol (2018-2019)

Undergraduate Students
Orla Hannon (2019)
Brianna Robbins (2019)
Christina Xu (2019)
Jennifer Huang (2022)
Kiana Shahabikia (2022)
Janette Hernandez (2024-2025)