Julie craft van de weghe, phd principal investigator
After receiving a B.S. & Ph.D. from the Dept of Cellular Biology at the University of Georgia, Dr. Van De Weghe completed her postdoctoral training with Dan Doherty, M.D./Ph.D. in the Dept of Pediatrics at the University of Washington. Dr. Van De Weghe joined the Dept of Cell Biology at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in 2022 where she continues to investigate cellular pathophysiology underlying ciliopathy conditions.
Justyna szymczak, ms, phd postdoctoral fellow
Justyna is a postdoctoral fellow and the lab manager. She completed her Ph.D. in the Molecular Microbiology Department at the University of Wroclaw in Poland. Her Ph.D. project was focused on ParB segregation protein interactions during segrosome assembly in Streptomyces coelicolor bacteria. In her private life, Justyna loves dogs, sports, and music.
rose johnson, ba graduate student
Rose is a doctoral candidate in the lab. In May 2022, she graduated with a BA in biology from Hendrix College. Outside of lab, Rose enjoys cats, music, and shenanigans.
felix asare, bs graduate student
Felix is a new Ph.D. student in the lab. He graduated from the University of Ghana with a BSc in Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology in 2021. Away from the lab, he enjoys books, movies, video games, and also volunteers to ignite STEM interest in young minds. Most importantly, he partakes in the unique adventures that define a grad student’s life!
zuri martinez, bs research technician
Zuri graduated from OU with a BS in biology and is a research technician in the CVDW lab. They are interested in the fields of Conservation and Restoration Ecology. In their free time, Zuri likes to make music, cook, and read!
ty fullingim summer undergrad researcher
Ty is a summer undergraduate researcher in the SURP program. He is from Moore, Oklahoma and is a biology student at the University of Oklahoma. In his free time he enjoys baking and hanging out with his dog, Jenifer.
you?
We’re devoted to fostering an inclusive & supportive lab environment where all can thrive. As a group member, Dr. Van De Weghe will be committed to helping you reach your career goals. Please contact us with inquiries!
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Graduate students: Dr. Van De Weghe is affiliated with the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (GPiBS). If you are a current graduate student interested in rotating in our laboratory, please contact Dr. Van De Weghe with your CV, research interests, short- & long- term career goals, and a statement regarding your interest in the laboratory.
Postdoctoral fellows: We are seeking postdoctoral fellows. If interested, please contact Dr. Van De Weghe with your CV, a short summary of your doctoral research, short- & long- term career goals, and a statement regarding your interest in the laboratory.
Undergraduate students: Dr. Van De Weghe is affiliated with the University of Oklahoma First Year Research Experience. Please see here for FYRE details. If you are beyond your first year and looking for research experience, please email Dr. Van De Weghe expressing your interest.