The Team
We are a curious, collaborative, and enthusiastic team of scientists driven by a passion for discovery. Our research spans virology, cell biology, and pharmacology, where we work together to uncover the fundamental mechanisms that govern virus–host interactions and translate those insights into new therapeutic strategies. Whether we're troubleshooting experiments, celebrating exciting results, or asking the next big question, we're united by a shared excitement for exploring the unknown.
Bryan C. Mounce, PhD
Principle Investigator & Associate Professor
Hometown: Downing, Wisconsin
BS: Genetics, Mathematics, UW-Madison
PhD: Medical College of Wisconsin
Postdoc: Institut Pasteur
Knitting extraordinaire. Loves viruses, polyamines, bright colors, and pop music.
Caroline Thomas
IPBS PhD Student
Hometown: Villa Park, Illinois
BS: Biology, Emory Univeristy
Has a framed picture of Kanye West interrupting Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in her living room.
Madison Lange
Research Technician II
Hometown: Plainfield, Illinois
BS: North Central University
Secretly believes every experiment works better if you whisper encouraging words to the pipettes.
Enya Qing, PhD
Research Assistant Professor
Hometown: Chengdu, China
BS: Beloit College
PhD: Loyola University Chicago
Maintains a suspiciously detailed ranking of every chair in the building.
Lab Alumni
Catherine Brassil, MS - InDIRI MS Student
Natalie LoMascolo, MS, PhD - InDIRI MS Student & IPBS PhD Student
Samantha Stacey - IPBS PhD Student
Delaina May, PhD - Postdoctoral Fellow
Bridie Hulsebosch, MS - InDIRI MS Student
Maria del Mar Villanueva Guzman, MS - InDIRI MS Student
Andrea Chu, MS - MIIM MS Student
Mason Firpo, PhD - IPBS PhD Student
Vincent Mastrodomenico, MS - MIIM MS Student & Research Technician
Yazmin Cruz-Pulido, PhD - IPBS PhD Student
Christina Cunha, PhD - Postdoctoral Fellow
Oreoluwa Omoba, MS - InDIRI MS Student
Charlie Yarwood - MIIM MS Student
Jeremy Esin, MS, PhD - InDIRI MS Student
Marion Graham, MS, PhD - MIIM MS Student
Stephanie Beaucourt - Visiting Research Engineer
Zach Sandler - InDIRI MS Student
Courtney Dial, MS, PhD - InDIRI MS Student
Tom Kicmal, MS - InDIRI MS Student
Patrick Tate, PhD - Research Technician