Our Fellows

Evgenii Kovtunov, Ph.D.

• Hometown: Saratov, Russia
• Graduate School: Saratov State University named after N.G. Chernyshevsky, Russia
• Interests in Microbiology: Focused on antimicrobial resistance, host-bacterial interactions, and key topics in medical microbiology such as bacterial pathogenesis, virulence mechanisms, and the development of novel antimicrobial therapies.
• Hobbies & Interests: Outside of my work, I enjoy exploring new places through travel, experimenting in the kitchen with different cuisines, and engaging in activities that inspire creativity and cultural discovery.

Betty Wu, Ph.D.

• Hometown: San Francisco, California
• Graduate School: University of Pittsburgh
• Undergraduate School: UC Davis
• Interests in Microbiology: Microbial Pathogenesis, Immune Evasion, Community Education and Outreach
• Hobbies & Interests: I enjoy cooking, crafting (currently bracelets), shopping, and all things nerdy!