Team

Xiangpeng Li, Ph.D.
B.A. in Pharmacy, Ocean University of China,2007
M.A. in Med Chem, Ocean University of China, 2011
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Auburn University, 2017
Postdoc, UCSF, 2017-2024
I am excited about developing innovative tools to gain a deeper understanding of the microbial world around us,
as well as teaching and inspiring next generation scientists at different career stages.

Jingjing Cheng, Ph.D
Postdoctoral Researcher
jcheng3(at)fsu(dot)edu
I am captivated by the vast diversity and the many unknowns of the microbiome world, which drives my curiosity and commitment to exploring it in greater depth. My present research applies single-cell sequencing to study the effects of antibiotics on the gut microbiome. I aim to map fine-scale changes in microbial communities, identify susceptible and resilient taxa, and better understand the mechanisms underlying microbiome shifts after antibiotic exposure. Ultimately, my goal is to generate insights that could inform strategies to preserve or restore gut microbial health.

Makenzie Bolton
Graduate Student
mb24d(at)fsu(dot)edu
I’m interested in working with micro arrays and microfluidics to sequence single cell organisms in the presence of different pathogenic bacteria. I am also interested in learning more about in lab practices and new techniques to improve overall result efficiency and quality.

Hassan Barakat
Graduate Student
hb24n(at)fsu(dot)edu
I am working on developing a high-throughput method using microfluidic techniques for antimicrobial resistance genes detection. This will be useful in monitoring the temporal evolution of resistance driven by environmental factors, pollution, or the use of antibiotics. My long-term goal is to make these methods portable, affordable, and accessible for use in the field, ultimately contributing to better global monitoring and policies against antimicrobial resistance

Ana Vindas
Undergraduate Student
asv22f(at)fsu(dot)edu
I am a junior at FSU majoring in biochemistry. I am interested in learning about biochemical methods for analyzing DNA from single-cell organisms. I also hope to learn how various lab methods are applied in research settings. My goal is to pursue a career in medical research and help develop innovative therapies for autoimmune and genetic diseases. 

Ting-Han Cho
Undergraduate Student
tc22f(at)fsu(dot)edu
I am a senior undergraduate majoring in exercise physiology. I want to learn more about the gut microbiome and its effects on health. I am also interested in the emphasis on microbial-environmental interactions, including gut microbiome-drug interactions, since they directly relate to my objective with people with gastrointestinal problems. Also, the single-cell analysis and biosynthetic gene cluster discovery capabilities of the lab have the potential of discovering new therapeutic solutions and microbial processes that can reshape human health.

Jose Salazar Guerreiro
Undergraduate Student
JLS24W(at)fsu(dot)edu
I am interested in the methods for detecting pathogens, as well as the ways we can treat them. As a member of the Li Lab, I hope to learn all different kinds of lab methods, as well as to learn all I can about pathogens and how they interact with the world. In the future I want to pursue a career in the pharmaceutical industry, focusing mostly on research.

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