• Former President of US HUPO (2018-2020)
• HUPO Proteomic Sciences Discovery Award
• Mallinckrodt Scholar
• NIDA Avant-Garde Award

A biochemist and neuroscientist by training, Todd returned to his home state of New Jersey in 2009 to join the Cristea lab for his postdoctoral work. Currently a Research Molecular Biologist, he works on multidisciplinary projects that harness mass spectrometry and bioinformatics to study the dynamics of protein complexes. When he’s not studying how protein interactions influence the development of Huntington’s disease, he’s mentoring students in the principles of proteomics and biochemistry. In his spare time, Todd enjoys cooking simple yet flavorful meals while pondering the art of mass spectrometry maintenance.

Rim joined the team from France, where she studied the signaling networks of C-type lectin receptors (CLRs) in innate immune cells.  As a member of the Cristea Lab, she is eager to advance her mass spectrometry training while exploring how viral infections influence intracellular protein dynamics. Outside of the lab, Rim enjoys both…

Originally from northern Japan, Ayano is interested in utilizing an integrated molecular virology and proteomics approach to understand how virus infection remodels cellular organelles. Outside the lab, she enjoys eating spicy food, drinking beer, and singing.

From Queens, New York, Krystal is pursuing her longstanding interests in intrinsic and innate immunity using an interdisciplinary approach. Krystal has an affinity for bunnies and rescuing animals in need, fossil hunting, rockhounding, road cycling, and playing Scrabble.

Originally from Illinois, Tavis came to Princeton to pursue his PhD. He is interested in developing computational tools for proteomics and is co-advised by Olga Troyanskaya. In his free time, he enjoys being bad at video games and sleeping in late.

From Worcester, MA, Will seeks to understand how diverse viruses reshape organelles to forge their replicative niche and seize control of cellular communication. Will's hobbies include card and video games, movies, and anime. He also loves karaoke, fine dining, and traveling to conventions.

Originally from Vermont, Colter is interested in understanding how virus-infected cells interact with their environments, particularly in three-dimensional and in vivo models. Additionally, he investigates how cancer phenotypes and clonal diversity can inform variable infection outcomes. Outside of the lab, Colter loves skiing, taking…

James joins us at Princeton from Massachusetts. Here in the Cristea Lab, his interests lie in understanding how viruses manipulate their microenvironment to facilitate their spreading to nearby cells. Outside of the lab, James can be found making pizzas, taking weekend trips, or exercising his competitive spirit by playing games with friends.…

Hailing from Minneapolis and Washington D.C., Peter is most interested in how virus-host interactions drive rearrangements in organelle structure and immune signaling during infection. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, golfing, and baking high-fat confections.

A Golden State native, Julia is interested in exploring how host organelle structure and activity are remodeled during viral infections to gain insight into fundamental organelle function and dynamics. In her spare time, you’ll likely find her watching a movie, experimenting with a new dessert recipe, or scouting out her new favorite place to…

Originally from Bucheon, South Korea, Ji Woo is interested in studying the role of mitochondrial morphology in innate immune response and metabolic regulation. Outside of the lab, he enjoys golfing, gardening, and trying new coffee beans from local roasteries.

Hailing from the great state of Michigan, Matt is a lover of all posttranslational modifications (PTMs). He is investigating host-virus interactions at the PTM regulatory interface, focusing on sirtuins and novel PTMs. Outside of the lab, he enjoys exercising and playing games with friends.

Jinhang grew up in a seaside city in China and completed her undergraduate degree at Wuhan University. She joins the Cristea lab to explore the crosstalk between DNA sensing and RNA sensing pathways in different viral infections, and the immune signaling transduction between subcellular localizations. Outside of the lab, she enjoys watching…

Originally from rural Lebanon Township, NJ, Matt is interested in how herpesviruses modulate the immune response through secreted factors and extracellular vesicles. He is interested in exploring these modulations in multiple cell types within a complex viral microenvironment. Outside of the lab, Matt is the captain of the club flag football…

From West Des Moines, Iowa, Dorothy is an undergraduate student interested in how organelle remodeling alters immune signaling during HCMV infection. In her free time, she enjoys playing the viola, kayaking, and traveling.

From Kingston, Jamaica, Isabel is interested in studying how HCMV-infected cells influence surrounding cells, priming them for infection. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, reading, swimming, baking and watching TV shows. 

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Fatima is interested in using proteomics-based approaches to study HCMV induced organelle remodeling. In her free time she enjoys experimenting with new coffee recipes and hanging out with her friends.

From New York City, Paige is interested in studying organelle remodeling and changes to post-translational protein modification during viral infection. She spends most of her free time dancing, and also loves reading and baking.