Our work involves the study of bacterial-host interactions using relevant cellular and animal model systems. We seek to elucidate immunologic mechanisms involved in these interactions and use this knowledge to advance preclinical therapeutic and vaccine development efforts.

Long Research Group, 2022: Front Row (left to right) Mahelat Tesfamariam, IRTA Postbaccalaureate Fellow; Carrie Mae Long, Independent Research Scholar; Crystal Richards, Biologist; Picabo Binette, IRTA Postbaccalaureate Fellow.
Carrie Mae Long, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers)
Independent Research Scholar
Education:
Ph.D., 2016, West Virginia University
B.S., 2011, Gardner-Webb University

Picabo Sweet Binette, B.S. (She/Her/Hers)
IRTA Postbaccalaureate Fellow
Education:
B.S., Biology and Art, Washington College

Crystal L. Richards, Ph.D. (She/Her/Hers)
Biologist
Education:
Ph.D., Microbiology
B.S., Cell Biology and Neuroscience

Mahelat Tesfamariam, B.S. (She/Her/Hers)
IRTA Postbaccalaureate Fellow
Education:
B.S., Biology, Georgia State University
Languages Spoken: Amharic
