Lab people

Research: Everything that goes on in the He lab, and even some of the stuff that goes on in the Rong lab. I am the Captain of the ship so I take a lot of time and care to make sure that everyone has what they need and fully understands what they are doing. I am proud of my ship and people.

Deborah Marble

Mainly, my research is focused on how Tva functions as a viral receptor in binding and post-binding steps during virus entry. I'm presently identifying and confirming key residues in a human low density lipoprotein receptor repeat of Tva. I also dabble in other research projects, since I am a Research Specialist. So, if you have questions, are selling something, or want something fixed, I'm the woman you are looking for. In my spare time I do a lot of rollerblading and fraternizing with people in the city.

Guofeng Cheng

The research I am participating is focused on viral strategies to escape cellular anti-viral defenses. I like to work at night and have good relaxed sleep to late morning. I enjoy plenty of department seminars and academic clubs. I am very happy to have chosen this lab because every one of us is taught personally by Bin and we have such a nice, kind and warm lady- M.E. Finally, the swimming pool, Ping-Pang, and fitness room are just across the street. Whenever you want just go!

Kayla Horning

My research goal is to understand the role of a patch of acidic residues found on one of the Low Density Lipoprotein Receptor (LDLR) modules. I am attempting to understand what the most important role for these acidic residues is: binding ligand, structure of the receptor molecule, or other unknown purposes. Hopefully we will understand more about the LDLR that is involved in the uptake of cholesterol from the blood.

Translation: I play around with mutated DNA and infect poor, helpless cells with a nasty bird virus so that people who like to eat bacon and eggs every morning may be able to live a little bit longer. Everyone seems to be interested in that nowadays! Check our lab out... we have a lot of fun here!

Outside of the lab I am a homebody and like to spend time with my family and extended family. One of my favorite things is to cuddle up on a cold night with a blanket, and watch a movie with good friends.

What do I do daily? I cannot tell you really. I feel like a kid playing with his toys. You get the picture, right? Its up to the tech to take care of the lab, and its up to others to get all the research done. I am just much to do about nothing.

Goal of my existence: I want to create a gentler and kinder lab so people can have fun, and they can realize their dreams in life with a little help from the people they are working with! YOU CAN and I CARE!

Marie-Elena Brett

Research: My main research focus of the moment, although changes weekly, is the study of viral mechanisms used to escape host anti-viral defenses. I also have been working on mapping the binding domain of gamma one 34.5.

Favorite color: Black.

What I do in my spare time: Hang out with Deb and fraternize with people in the city, I also like to hang out with my other VIP lab group mates, especially if I can get some nice Chinese home cooking :-), or Chase Yogi Bear around.

Other duties: I am also in charge of the welfare of the lab... the ordering and make sure all is in working order... I guess I'm the cruise director of this ship...

Qing-yin Wang (Deborah)

I joined the wRong lab in September 1999. My general interest is in molecular virology especially viral entry mechanisms. Visit our website often, you will find my research progress.

Let's talk something else. Besides doing research, I enjoy travelling. "Yellow Stone National Park" will be my next stop. Want to join me? :-)