Rob Kalejta, PhD - Principal Investigator
BS, Biochemistry, Penn State University
PhD, Biochemistry, University of Virginia
Postdoctoral Research, Princeton University
Email: rfkalejta@wisc.edu
Emily Albright, PhD - Scientist II / Lab Manager
BS, Biochemistry, North Central College
PhD, Microbiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Email: ealbright@wisc.edu
Kylee Morrison, PhD - Postdoc
BS, Molecular Biology, University of Wisconsin - Madison
PhD, Life Sciences, Northwestern University
Email: kmmorrison@wisc.edu
Esther Wisdom - MDTP Graduate Student
BS, Virginia Tech
Email: ewisdom@wisc.edu
Ethan Jackowski - Undergraduate Student
Former Lab Members:
Phil Balandyk
Position title: Lab Manager 2003-2015
Justin Billy
Position title: MTDP Graduate Student 2021-2023
Mitchell Dvorak
Position title: Undergraduate Student 2017-2019
Jared Erickson
Position title: MDTP Graduate Student 2014-2022
Diccon Fiore
Position title: Lab Manager 2015-2017
Monica Gamez
Position title: MDTP Graduate Student 2011
Chris Gelbmann
Position title: MSTP/CMB Graduate Student 2013-2019
Olivia Hassinger
Position title: Undergraduate Student 2018-2020
Randy Hill
Position title: MDTP Graduate Student 2003-2005
Sydney Hilley
Position title: Undergraduate Student 2020-2021
Eric Hilton
Position title: Undergraduate Student 2009-2011
Adam Hume
Position title: CMB Graduate Student 2004-2010
Jiwon Hwang
Position title: Cancer Biology Graduate Student 2005-2011
Satoko Iwahori
Position title: Assistant Scientist 2011-2017
Derek Jacobs
Position title: Postdoc 2015-2017
Caitlin Jenewein
Position title: Undergraduate Student 2011-2013
Julie Jones
Position title: Undergraduate Student 2022
Chad Kuny
Position title: MDTP Graduate Student 2007-2014
Jeong-Hee Lee
Position title: CMB Graduate Student 2013-2019
SongHee Lee
Position title: Postdoc 2008-2014
Ruibin Liang
Position title: Research Technician 2012-2013, 2015
Che Liu
Position title: Postdoc 2012-2016
Shelby Lyon
Position title: CMB Graduate Student 2013-2019
Minor Maliano
Position title: Postdoc 2021-2024
David Martinez
Position title: Undergraduate Student 2012
Clay Mickelson
Position title: Research Technician 2019-2020
Michael Ohman
Position title: Cancer Biology Graduate Student 2019-2024
Lex Oliver
Position title: Research Technician 2020-2021
Rhiannon Penkert
Position title: CMB Graduate Student 2007-2012
Sam Porter
Position title: Undergraduate Student 2012-2014
Thomas Potts
Position title: MDTP Graduate Student 2020-2023
Qinsong Qin
Position title: Postdoc 2010-2012
Padhma Ranganathan
Position title: Postdoc 2009-2016
Shye Rhichardson
Position title: Undergraduate Student
Ryan Saffert
Position title: CMB Graduate Student 2003-2008
Dean Sayre
Position title: Undergraduate Student
Angie Umana
Position title: MDTP Graduate Student 2011-2017
Halena VanDeusen
Position title: Cancer Biology Graduate Student 2008-2015
Ryan Walter
Position title: CMB Graduate Student 2019-2024
Shayna Welch
Position title: Undergraduate Student 2016-2018
Chao Weng
Position title: CMP Graduate Student 2014-2016
Laura Winkler
Position title: CMB Graduate Student 2008-2014
Torsten Wurm
Position title: Postdoc
Ananya Yarlagadda
Position title: High School Student 2022
Kristen Yetming
Position title: Postdoc 2019-2021
Future Lab Members:
We are always looking for smart, productive, and fun colleagues to join us in our studies of Human Cytomegalovirus replication and pathogenesis. Experience with HCMV or virology is not required (we can teach you that), but a strong work ethic, collegial attitude, and inquisitive mind are essential. Information about our lab can be found on this website. Projects are available in each of the main research areas of the lab, but new directions that expand the scope of the laboratory and fit with your interests and abilities are always welcome. UW-Madison has the facilities and expertise to support high-level productivity and is located in one of the most beautiful and livable small cities in the US. If interested, please forward a cover letter briefly describing your past research and future goals, along with a CV containing the names and email addresses of three references to: rfkalejta@wisc.edu. UW-Madison is an equal-opportunity employer.