The UAB Department of Microbiology would like to welcome its newest graduate students, who joined the department in June 2024. These students will support research being conducted in the labs of our faculty members. 

"Having graduate students gain valuable research experience by mentoring under the leadership of our esteemed faculty members is a unique aspect of our department," said J. Victor Garcia-Martinez, Ph.D., professor and department chair. "We welcome the knowledge these promising scientists will bring to our department's research efforts." 

Brooke Bengert

Brooke Bengert has joined the department as a graduate student in the lab of Nicholas Lennemann, Ph.D.

Molly Cavanaugh

Molly Cavanaugh has joined the department as a graduate student in the lab of J. Victor Garcia-Martinez, Ph.D., and Angela Wahl, Ph.D.

Rania Smeltz

Rania Smeltz has joined the department as a graduate student in the lab of J. Victor Garcia-Martinez, Ph.D., and Angela Wahl, Ph.D.

Charlie West

Charlie West has joined the department as a graduate student in the lab of J. Victor Garcia-Martinez, Ph.D., and Angela Wahl, Ph.D.

Chibuzo Nwokafor

Chibuzo Nwokafor has joined the department as a graduate student in the lab of Todd Greene, Ph.D. (Photo not available.)