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

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 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…

A lover of all things mitochondria, Cora is working to understand the battle between HCMV and host cells for control over cellular metabolism during infection. In her free time she loves hiking, camping, canoeing, trying new restaurants, knitting, and hanging out with her hamster (Sebastian).

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…

Originally from Seattle, WA, and the Big Island, HI, Sophia is interested in studying HCMV-induced peroxisome remodeling. Outside of the lab, she enjoys trail-running, cold brews, plants, and learning to play the ukulele.

Originally from Palo Alto, California, Sonia is interested in leveraging proteomics to study how HCMV-infected cells influence their surrounding and distal cellular environments. Outside of the lab, she enjoys running, reading science fiction, and crafting crossword puzzles.

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.