Christina Hueschen
PI
Christina is all about: motility and other mechanical processes in biology, the physics-biology interface, backpacking, dance, dessert.
Brigette Monroy
Project Scientist
Brigette is interested in understanding the various aspects of the cytoskeleton and how they contribute to cell motility. In her free time she enjoys going to Disneyland with her family, hiking, or relaxing at the beach.
Ryan Stoner
PhD Rotation Student (R2 Fall ’24), Biological Sciences
Ryan did his undergrad in Colorado, and is interested in structural biology and protein biochemistry. Outside the lab he enjoys hiking, running, and going to the beach.
Mia Syme
PhD Student, Physics
Mia is interested in the evolution and shape change of biological systems, and applying machine learning to these areas. Outside the lab, she enjoys running, ocean swimming, and spending time with her cat Sunny.
Kevin Hendargo
PhD Rotation Student (R1 Fall ’24), Biological Sciences
 Kevin is interested in structural biology with an emphasis on membrane mechanics, motor protein activity surfaced by transmembrane proteins, and methods for capturing them in real time. He also loves phonology, raising vegetables, and cycling.
Bolan Peng
Junior Researcher / Lab Hero
Bolan is interested in many different research topics and techniques. He loves microbiology and biochemistry, eating, stargazing, and traveling.
Hannah Lewack
PhD Rotation Student (R2 Fall ’24), Biological Sciences
Hannah received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Oregon, where she studied biology and Chinese. She is interested in the mechanisms through which parasites invade their hosts. In her free time she enjoys running, swimming, and baking.
Bear
Lab Mascot
Bear is all about: the beach, old friends, new friends, fleeing in terror from cardboard boxes and bathtubs, being with people at all times.