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 Bess, Ph.D.
Kimberly Ly
GNOTOBIOTIC/LAB MANAGER
ly.kimberly [at] uci.edu
Favorite Qoute:
"Failure is the greatest teacher." - Udai Yadla
Known for...
being the mother of mice.
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
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.
Jayme Jackson
GRADUATE STUDENT
jaymecj [at] uci.edu
Favorite Quote:
“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”
– Mark Twain
Known for...
having a spot on sarcastic comment and making a fine chicken curry.
Christina Xu
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
christx2 [at] uci.edu
Favorite Quote:
“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”
- Confucius
Known for...
excellent time management skills and being detail oriented.
Brianna Robbins
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
briannkr [at] uci.edu
Favorite Quote:
"And remember bad times are just times that are bad."
-Katrina from Animal Crossing
Known for...
going to bed far too early for my age, and being the "only one" not procrastinating my school work.
Ruby
TEAM MASCOT
Image courtesy of The Dogist
Favorite Quote:
"Bunnies! Squirrels!"
-Anonymous
Known for...
her deep thoughts, stellar intelligence, and love of boiled eggs!