Team

Clare arrived to her career in science via an English degree, followed by a short career in journalism. Thanks to California community colleges and the Cal State L.A. MORE Programs, she transitioned into physics. After studying condensed matter theory with Dr. Edward Rezayi, she studied experimental biophysics with Dr. Jeff Gore at MIT, predicting bacterial community outcomes in the lab with models. She then did a postdoc with Dr. Dmitri Petrov at Stanford, where she harnessed a DNA barcoding system to study experimental evolution in Saccharomyces cerevisiae (brewer's yeast). 

Dawson is a laboratory associate in the Abreu Lab! Before arriving at New York University, Dawson studied Earth and Environmental Science at the University of Michigan. At UM, Dawson worked with Dr. Nathan Sheldon and Dr. Selena Smith to answer questions about microbial biogeochemistry in Michigan wetlands and the impacts of the rhizosphere microbiome on Mnomen (wild rice) distribution. Dawson has a wide array of interests, from microbial genomics and plants to baking and singing!

Madeline Lucas-Cedeno is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Biology at New York University. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology, with a minor in Chemistry, from Montclair State University. During her undergraduate studies, Madeline worked in Dr. Petroff’s lab, where she focused on studying the inhibition of carbonic anhydrase in adrenal cancer cells, contributing to advancements in cancer research.Her research interests lie in molecular biology, microbiology, and exploring therapeutic approaches to combat diseases. As a first-generation college graduate, Madeline is passionate about fostering diversity in STEM and mentoring underrepresented students.

If you are interested in joining the Abreu lab, contact Clare with a description of your research interests. If you are interested in a postdoctoral position, please also include a CV.