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Congrats to the 2025 lab challenge winners

It was a hard fought battle, but GT-Team took the win. The prize - some amazing poo-raphernalia.

BCMM Retreat 2025

Fun times had by all in Santa Cruz - great science, food, and pickleball.

Profs like matching outfits too

I enjoyed planning our Microbiology & Immunology faculty retreat last Friday at the beautiful and surprisingly sunny Aldea Center on the top of Mount Sutro. Better yet, our amazing admin provided matching vests! See if you can spot your favorite scientist...

2024 Lab Challenge

We enjoyed a beautiful day in the sun with a triumphant victory for the "Editors" crew.

Lab runs from Bay to Breakers

Some classic SF fun running across the city last weekend. Hoping to get a centipede together next year...

Gordon Lab Reunion

Had a great time at the "Eras of the Microbiome" Symposium last week featuring Gordon lab alumni from many of the key moments that set the stage for the modern microbiome field. So fun to return to St. Louis, it's been too long!

PK Class Complete!

I've officially graduated from Les Benet's famed PK class. Can't wait to apply all these lessons to our research!

Happy Halloween!

Two ninjas invade Parnassus.

Veronica graduates!

Veronica gave a fantastic thesis talk last Friday followed by a fun celebration with lab alum Lindsey. At this rate we won't have any students left soon!

Congrats Dr. Pieper!

Lindsey defended her thesis today with the support of lab alums Paola and Than. Looking forward to all the great work she'll do at the IGI!