Our Team
LAB VALUES : We are people first! Our goal is to create a supportive and inclusive lab environment. We value diversity of all kind, and believe in helping each other to succeed rather than competing with each other.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE: We are a young lab looking to grow our team. If you share our values and research interests, please e-mail your CV to ‘kimhyoj6@msu.edu’.
Kelly Kim, Ph.D.
Principal Investigator
kimhyoj6@msu.edu
Postdoctoral Fellow, Rockefeller University (New York, NY)
Postdoctoral Fellow, Harvard Medical School (Boston, MA)
Ph.D., Simon Fraser University (BC, Canada)
Interests: Cryo-EM, membrane proteins, protein folding, lap swimming, running, organization, animals, movies, experiencing new things (food, music, travel, etc), weird art, stand-up comedy.
Erandi J. Arachchige (Jay), M.Sc.
Lab Manager / Research Technologist jayawar6@msu.edu
M.Sc., Wayne State University (Detroit, MI)
Interests: Biochemistry, cell culture, protein purification, organization, team-work, helping/mentoring, learning new things (lab techniques and concepts), movies, music, road trips, hiking, national parks.
Robert Wolfe, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Fellow
wolfero3@msu.edu
Ph.D., Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)
Interests: Biochemistry, membrane proteins, synthesis of biomolecules, weightlifting, martial arts, marksmanship, camping, hiking, and swimming.
Diego Granados-Villanueva, M.Sc.
Graduate Student
granad17@msu.edu
M.Sc., National Autonomous University of Mexico (CDMX, Mexico)
Interests: Protein structure and dynamics, structure-function relationship in biomolecules, molecular evolution, cooking (and trying) new dishes, caffeine beverages, literature, cinema, electronic music from the late 70s (YMO and Kraftwerk) and learning how to spot black ice.
Thomas Qian
Undergraduate Research Assistant
qianthom@msu.edu
Human Biology major, Michigan State University
Interests: Learning biochemistry techniques, cryo-EM and other research technologies, creation of protein structures with image data and software, the medical field, playing piano, reading manga, exploring music genres, Uniqlo clothing, and binge-watching shows.
Min Ju (MJ) Goo
Undergraduate Research Assistant
goomin@msu.edu
Biotechnology major, Michigan State University
Interests: Biomedical sciences, role of proteins in skin health, skin care, cooking, tennis, karaoke, traveling, world peace, art, and making new hobbies.
Tuan Kiet Trinh
Undergraduate Research Assistant
trinhtua@msu.edu
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major, Michigan State University
Interests: Biochemistry, structural biology, molecular pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interaction (DDI), protein/enzyme structure and function, enzyme catalytic reactions, nanobody-based therapeutics, small-molecule therapies, learning new (state-of-the-art) lab techniques, learning how to operate new instruments, creating teaching/interactive learning materials, scientific and educational visualization, collaborative learning techniques, active leading and learning, commercial aircraft, badminton, and taking a stroll.