We are a cross-organizational team of scientists, artists, and organizers passionate about changing community science through the power of sharing!
Started as a joint collaboration between researchers at Stanford University, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, and the University of Washington, our team aims to grow Lil Labs throughout the US!
Join us in our vision to have distributed community science hubs in every neighborhood!
Want to get involved in with Lil Lab organizing? Fill out our interest form.
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Angie is a post-baccalaureate scholar and research technician dedicated to advocating for public health initiatives and aims within science. She earned a BS in Biochemistry from Brandeis University in 2024. Currently, she is investigating the function and immune applications of secretoglobins during acute Lyme disease. Angie envisions translating her findings, both from this project and future ones, into accessible language and creative expression to combat barriers in access to quality and innovative healthcare.
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Ranga is a research technician under Dr. Nasa Sinnott-Armstrong at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center. Previously, he was an undergraduate at UC Berkeley studying Molecular and Cell Biology. He is excited about the opportunity to democratize science with likeminded people. He is interested in spreading his love of evolutionary biology and statistics. With the Lil Labs movement he hopes to set up a solid biosafety infrastructure. In his free time, Ranga likes to read about anthropology and theology as well as play his bass guitar.
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Esteban is a second-year undergraduate student at Stanford University studying bioengineering. He is very passionate about community outreach, creating opportunities in STEM fields for low-income students, and making science more accessible to all. After his time at Stanford, he will pursue an MS in Perfusion Sciences or MD.
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Callie is a scientist, artist and NSF Postdoctoral Fellow in Biology at Stanford University. Callie studies the environmental and social effects of bioengineered organisms that live outside the lab. Callie recieved their PhD from Stanford University in Biology and a MSc in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of Michigan. Callie’s work centers identity and culture in the practice of art and science. You can find Callie growing sculptures out of mycelium, eating fruits, and foraging.
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Kevin is a second-year undergraduate student at Stanford University studying bioengineering. After his time there, he hopes to pursue an MD/PhD dual degree with a specific interest in neurosurgery. He joined the Petritsch lab in September of 2023 and has been helping to explore the therapeutic potential of the BRAF V600E peptide vaccine in inhibiting glioma formation and modulating immune response in a novel high-grade glioma mouse model. Additionally, Kevin enjoys/partakes in visual arts, dance, music, and theater. He also is working on a public policy start-up initiative called BIO4E which hopes to democratize biology.
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Ashley is a Postbaccalaureate research technician at the Fred Hutch Cancer Center, where she combines her passion for science with a commitment to community impact in the Sinnott-Armstrong lab. She graduated from Whitman College with a BA in Biology and a minor in Sociology. As she looks ahead, she hopes to continue her journey in research through a public health perspective, focusing on bridging gaps in research access and ensuring that scientific advancements benefit diverse communities. She believes that integrating art into science can make research more accessible and resonate on a deeper level with communities she hopes to serve.
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Bria is a 2nd year PhD student in Cell and Molecular Biology at the University of Washington. As a scientist, she is interested in development and regeneration -- how cells specifically and robustly coordinate fate and behavior in shifting contexts. In her art, she likes to use scientific and mixed media techniques to explore these same questions of fate, identity, and connectivity.
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Prasanna is a researcher, educator, and advocate passionate about bridging science, education, and community health. She teaches piano and coding to children with chronic illnesses through CoachArt and leads the R programming workshops for miRcore. Currently working in Dr. Nasa Sinnott-Armstrong's lab at Fred Hutch, Prasanna is dedicated to advancing healthcare and empowering the next generation of scientists and learners.
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Nasa is a researcher, artist, and teacher passionate about recentering community in scientific praxis. They received a PhD in Genetics and MS in Environmental Global Health from Stanford University, and primarily use statistical, artistic, and experimental tools to understand environmental health. They are currently an Assistant Professor at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and University of Washington in Seattle.
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Located in the Bay Area of California, Richard aims to educate his community on Ohlone and Indigenous environmental stewardship practices.
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Julia's lil lab is located in Guatemala, where she sets up community engagement with science workshops at a local primary school.
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Located in Somerville Massachusets, Wendy aims to set up a microscope Davis T station.
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Located in Thailand, Wave and Jirapat aim to share knowledge of biological concepts through their love of comics.
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Located in Mumbai, India, Sana is creating a DIY microbiology lab in her own home.
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Jessica works in a diverse artistic community in Cabbagetown Atlanta. Stock supplies for water, air and soil testing using R-cards. She is also interested in supporting fermentation projects (like sourdough and kombucha starters).
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Working central Mexico, David aims to develop timeline sensors for soil respiration.
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Located in North Carolina, Larry works in a water testing lab for the Lumbee Tribal Territory.
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Located in Thailand, Wave and Jirapat aim to share knowledge of biological concepts through their love of comics.
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Based in San Francisco, Elliot works to teach MIT's How to Grow Almost Anything while trying to construct a physical lab.
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Based in Queens New York, Ellen works in cultivating mushrooms and spreading her love of mycology.
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Located in Othello Seattle, Bredan operates the Little Free Failure of Capitalism: a community supply center for his community.
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Working in California, Corinne shares tools like STEAM kits, foldscopes etc. with her local community.
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Located in Ballard Seattle, Lila's lab is a hill themed succulent clipping library with a little optical illusion experiment on the lower half.
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Chiara's lab is located in North Carolina. She is testing PFAS in Waccamaw land drinking water.
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Beth is running a personal genspace laboratory in Maryland showcasing her knowledge of biological systems.
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Located in Salinas, California, Leti's lab is a local garden showcasing plant life.
