The Hull Lab is an Organic Chemistry lab devoted to developing quicker, more efficient, catalytic methods in hopes of reducing costs and accompanying wastes from particular chemical reactions. I collaborated on a project establishing a novel 1,5-Carboamination reaction. Through this, I was fortunate enough to contribute to a published paper titled: “Copper-Catalyzed Three-Component 1,5-Carboamination of Vinylcyclopropane.” (linked below)

I worked in the Microbe Hackers Lab from January 2022 to December 2022, including a summer research fellowship. During my time in the lab, I had the opportunity to apply a novel synthetic biology technique to study the roles of specific genes in Honey and Bumble Bees. This experience allowed me to delve into cutting-edge research in genetics and biotechnology. Check out one of my lab reports below.

The iGEM competition is an international competition predicated on the advancement of synthetic biology, education and competition, and the development of a collaborative and cooperative community. Each year hundreds of teams from around the globe present their results to acclaimed judges in hopes of recognition for their hard work. Learn more below.

In 2022, our team engineered the budding host organism Acinetobacter baylyi (ADP1) to detect a pathogen lethal to bat populations from environmental samples. The dedication and innovation of the 2022 team were recognized through numerous awards and acknowledgments. Learn more about our project and achievements on our team website below.

As a member of UT’s 2023 iGEM team, we developed an antimicrobial peptide secretion system designed to target and eliminate harmful pathogens, offering a sustainable alternative to pesticides. Our innovative work earned us the Best Agriculture Project award at the international competition. I led the Human Practices and Education divisions, where I coordinated outreach efforts, engaged with experts and the public, and ensured our projects incorporated valuable feedback. Learn more about our project on our team website below.