EPIC alum Christine Hart just earned an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship! A biochem major at Clemson, she worked in the M. Morris Lab. Her research focuses on insect declines and equitable STEM education. She’ll pursue grad studies and aims to become a professor in conservation science.

Did you know? Toxoplasma gondii can infect nearly all warm-blooded animals, but it only reproduces sexually in cats. This adaptability makes it one of the most widespread parasites in nature.

Anna Seekatz, an EPIC researcher, researches interactions within the gut microbiome. Seekatz explains what the gut microbiome is, why it is important that it is balanced, and what we can do to ensure our gut microbiome is as healthy as it can be. clemson.world/that-gut-fee...

Did you know? Aspergillus fumigatus produces airborne spores so small they can easily be inhaled. Most people breathe in these spores daily without issues, but they can lead to serious infections in individuals with weakened immune systems.

Did you know? Candida species are naturally found in the human body, but they can become opportunistic pathogens. When the immune system is weakened, Candida can overgrow and cause infections ranging from mild to life-threatening.

Did you know? Plasmodium parasites, which cause malaria, rely on mosquitos to transmit them to humans. These tiny organisms can manipulate mosquito behavior, increasing their feeding frequency and spreading the disease further.

🎉 Excited to share that Bryson Woodard, an EPIC grad student, received an Honorable Mention award for his poster "Construction and Characterization of Transgenic Cell Lines for the Analysis of Glycosome Heterogeneity in Trypanosoma brucei" at the SC American Society for Microbiology meeting!