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.
Ethan Hackney (he/him) PhD student
B.S. Neuroscience, Morehead State University
M.S. Biology, Murray State University
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.
Alaina Stricker (she/her) undergraduate
Jonna Lepisto (she/her) undergraduate
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.
Brenan White (she/her) undergraduate
Long Research Group 