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.
After 7 years of working at a PUI (predominantly undergraduate institution), where I pivoted the research direction from purely organic synthesis to a biocatalysis-oriented direction and developed my mentoring skills, I launched a bio-organic research group at the University of Wyoming in August 2024.
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
I'm from Utah and I love organic synthesis.
Addie Crnich
Undergraduate Researcher
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!
Kat Bronstein
Undergraduate Researcher
I'm a junior chemistry student at the University of Wyoming. I'm hoping to work in criminal forensics post graduation and am working on getting certified in ASL. My hobbies include hiking, reading, and crafting.
Vincent Yang
Undergraduate Researcher
I am looking for bioactive metabolites from niche animal gut bacteria.
Suyama Lab Alumni
University of Wyoming:
Undergraduate researchers:
Kyra Kopp, 2024-2025
Waynesburg University (a PUI):
Undergraduate researchers:
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
Corban University (a PUI):
Undergraduate researcher:
Dong-Young Kum, 2016-2017
*Only those undergrads who worked for a year or more in our lab