The Team
Tak Suyama, PhD
Principal Investigator
I love natural products and am fascinated by the chemistry of biology. We want to make a difference in biomedicine / drug development. Passionate about mentoring people.
Giang Pham, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar
I recently earned my Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from the University of Wyoming. I also hold an M.S. in Biotechnology and a B.S. in Bioengineering. My research interests include synthetic biology, drug delivery, and cancer therapeutics, with the goal of developing innovative strategies to improve human health. Outside the lab, I enjoy mentoring students, traveling, and spending time with my family.
Prabhat Neupane
PhD Student
I have completed my undergraduate degree with a major in Chemistry and minors in Zoology and Microbiology from Nepal. My academic interests lie in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology. Outside of academia, I enjoy watching movies and traveling to new places.
Lily Garrett
PhD Student
I'm from Kansas and I love all things biocatalytic.
Julia Rzepecka
PhD Student
Organic synthesis.
Addie Crnich
Undergraduate Student
Hi! I'm Addie, a junior chemistry student at the University of Wyoming. I am an active ACS member and supplemental instruction leader for the chemistry department. I love chemistry and hope to pursue a career in forensics post-graduation. My interests include forensic chemistry, entomology, medieval knights and music!
Suyama Lab Alumni
Kyra Kopp, 2024-2025
Hailey Crusenberry, 2023-2025
Reagan Mittendorf, 2023-2025
Rachel Bright, 2024-2025
Maddie McMonagle, 2022-2024
Schaelee Guy, 2022-2024
Kate James, 2021-2024
Kayla Gratton, 2023-2024
Trevor Kotchman, 2022-2023
Sam Boni, 2021-2022
Mallory Stopko, 2021-2022
Andrew Gordon, 2020-2022
Kim Taylor, 2019-2021
Sam Bruffy, 2018-2020
Courtney Parks, 2017-2020
Dong-Young Kum, 2016-2017
*Only those undergrads who worked for a year or more in our lab
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