• Distinguished Fellow, UTSW, 2022 - present

• Postdoctoral Fellow with Rob Phillips, Caltech, 2020 - 2021

• Graduate Student with Dianne Newman, Caltech, 2014 - 2020

• B.S. Ecology / Biology, UGA, 2010-2014

In the lab, Scott enjoys counting colonies and plotting complex data. He gets excited talking about bacterial genetics and likes to dream about the microbiology of the future. Outside of the lab, Scott enjoys photography, hiking and being a dad.

• Research Associate, UTSW

• B.S. Molecular and Cell Biology, University of Texas at Dallas

Ayesha loves learning about bacterial genetics, and is also interested in the effects of drugs, nutrients and bacterial therapies on the microbiome and host immunity. She hopes one day there will be personalized treatments based on our individual microbiota signatures. Ayesha’s other interests include being in nature, doing yoga and listening to classical music.

• Postdoctoral Fellow, UTSW

• Ph.D. Florida International University

Sundar is fascinated by the complexity of cellular pathways and likes to read broadly about the latest research developments. At home, he likes watching soccer, eating homemade dumplings (MoMo), cycling and exploring DFW with his daughter.

The Saunders Lab is always open to hearing from qualified applicants at different levels.