Graduate Students
Alexander B. Smith
Graduate Student (CAMB-MVP)
Alex is a graduate student in the Microbiology, Virology, and Parasitology program. He comes from a small town in central PA and graduated with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Penn State University. During his undergrad, he studied the genetic basis for modifications made to E. coli lipopolysaccharide in the lab of Dr. Timothy Meredith. He’s excited to get his hands in the anaerobic chamber and start deciphering the interspecies interactions between C. difficile and Enterococcus. When he’s not in lab, Alex enjoys cooking, working out, and exploring Philly.
Alex is currently a Senior Scientist in Bacterial Vaccines and Immune Therapies at AstraZeneca.
Research Staff
Nile Bayard
Research Technician
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Nile Bayard majored in biology at Haverford College and wants to pursue a PhD. While he isn’t sure exactly what he wants to study for his PhD, Nile is certain that he wants to conduct biological research now and in the future!
Nile is currently a Ph.D. student in the Immunology Graduate Group at the University of Pennsylvania.