People

Alex Long (she/her)

Assistant Professor

B.A. Biology, Carleton College

PhD Cell Biology, UCSF

Postdoc, Stanford

I am fascinated by how cells across the tree of life use conserved polymers to create beautiful patterns that power complex, dynamic behaviors. Outside of the lab I enjoy hiking with my family, yoga, and baking pies.

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Gia Figlioli (she/her)

Lab Technician

B.S. Biology, University of Kentucky

I enjoy working in science because I’m fascinated by how smaller systems of organization come together to drive larger processes and functions. Outside of the lab I love to crochet, watch horror movies, and spend time with my cat.

Ethan Hackney (he/him)

PhD Student

B.S. Biology, Morehead State University

M.Sc. Biology, Murray State University

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Jonna Lepisto

Undergraduate student

I am a pre-medical laboratory sciences major with a strong interest in understanding how biological systems work at cellular levels. I enjoy engaging in hands-on laboratory work and developing skills that bridge scientific research and clinical applications. In my free time I love reading, solving Sudoku puzzles, going on walks, cooking fresh pasta, and shopping.