Lab Members

Daphne Avgousti, PhD

Daphne Avgousti, PhD

Title: Principal Investigator
Phone: 206.667.2755

She/Her

Associate Professor, Human Biology Division
Affiliate Associate Professor, Basic Sciences Division
Affiliate Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, University of Washington
Faculty Profile
Human Biology at Fred Hutch
Basic Sciences at Fred Hutch

Julian Smith, PhD

Julian Smith, PhD

Title: Postdoctoral Researcher
Phone: 206.667.3650

He/Him

I am interested in understanding how DNA viruses affect chromatin and subvert host immune responses. I earned my Ph.D. in immunology from the University of Washington in 2023. When I am not in the lab I enjoy skateboarding, traveling, going to concerts, baking and cooking.

Edward Arnold, BS

Edward Arnold, BS

Title: Graduate Student, VPETP Fellow
Phone: 206.667.3650

He/Him

I am studying the role of Adenovirus protein VII and its impact on chromatin reorganization during infection. I am also interested in discovering more about the role of post translational modifications on protein VII and their impact on function and localization. When I am not in the lab I am either out hiking, biking, playing sports, or listening to music.

 

Laurel Kelnhofer-Millevolte, BS

Laurel Kelnhofer-Millevolte, BS

Title: Graduate Student, Magnuson Scholar
Phone: 206.667.3650

She/Her

I am interested in how host and pathogen factors interact during infection. I am currently studying the role of host histone-modifications during herpes simplex virus-1 nuclear egress. When I am not in lab, I am usually knitting, gardening, or cooking.


 

Daniel Nguyen, BS

Daniel Nguyen, BS

Title: Research Technician
Phone: 206.667.3650

He/Him

I am an undergraduate senior at the University of Washington majoring in biochemistry. I plan on incorporating prior knowledge of genetics and biochemistry to study the impact of Adenovirus protein VII on host chromatin. By learning how to excel in a research lab setting, I aim to use my experience when applying to medical school in the future. Outside the lab, I like exercising at the gym, cooking for my family, or attending musical festivals.

Lea Sophie Wilson

Lea Sophie Wilson

Title: Work Study Student
Phone: 206.667.3650

She/Her

I am currently a SURP Intern andn undergraduate student at the University of Washington, where I intend on majoring in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology. I am excited to dive deeper into the field of virology and learn about how hosts undergo changes during infection from pathogens. Outside of lab, I like to bake, go to musicals, and explore Seattle with my friends. 

James Adams, M.A.

James Adams, M.A.

Title: Research Administrator
Phone: 206.667.4418

He/Him

Former lab members

Mia Brinkley (2021-2023) Currently enrolled in the MD/PhD program at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine

Monji Bat-Erdene (2018-2021) Currently working as a Clinical Research Coordinator at FHCC

Melanie Dillon (2019-2021) Currently working as a Research Program Manager at the University of Washington

Kelsey Lynch (2018-2020) Currently working as a Senior Scientist at Umoja Biopharma

Robin Kaai (2019-2022) Currently working as a Technical Representative at Nikon Instruments

Hannah Lewis (2018-2022) Currently working as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Boonyaratanakornkit Lab at FHCC

Hannah Arbach (2021-2022) Currently working as an Associate Program Officer at the Allen Institute