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
Elizabeth N. Bess, Ph.D.
Barry Rich
Graduate Student
berich [at] uci.edu
Favorite Quote:
"It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end." - Ursula K. Le Guin
Known for...
always having a pun ready and quick literature searches.
Lizett Ortiz de Ora Ortiz, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Researcher
cortizde [at] uci.edu
Favorite Quote:
"The difficult takes time, the impossible just takes a little longer.” - Anonymous
Known for...
making killer guacamole and having wild pets.
Kylie Uyeda
Graduate Student
ksuyeda [at] uci.edu
Favorite Quote:
""You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" -Wayne Gretsky" -Michael Scott"
Known for...
collecting souvenir pins, keeping a tidy bullet journal, and being a crazy dog mom.
Zane Long
Graduate Student
zglong [at] uci.edu
Favorite Quote:
"We can only see a short distance ahead, but we can see plenty there that needs to be done." - Alan Turing
Known for...
my cats and hobbies (archery and table-top games).
Jayme Jackson
Graduate Student
jaymecj [at] uci.edu
Favorite Quote:
"Go into the world and do well but more importantly go into the world and do good." -Minor Myers, Jr.
Known for...
my Starbucks passion and witty humor.