Kate Wilsterman, PhD
Principal Investigator
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Background:  CV
Bucknell University, BSc (Biol.)
UC Berkeley, PhD (Int. Biol.)
UMontana, Post-doc (Evol. Biol.)
Interests: eco/evo/repro. physiology
Hobbies: running, skiing, great coffee, and a good laugh.
Favorite Lab Item: The cryostat!
Ashley Larson, MS
Research Technician
​(Fall 2022)
Background: 
CSU BSc (Zool. & Biol.),
CSU MS (Zoology)
Interests: Conservation, adaptation,
& physiology
Hobbies: Anything outdoors!
Favorite Lab Item: APX100 
fluorescent scope
Chloe Butler
Masters Student
(Biology, Spr. 2023)
Background: 
Texas A&M, BSc (Biology),
with a Philosophy minor
Interests: Animal behavior & physiology
Hobbies: Photography and anything with my dogs!
Favorite Lab Item: APX100
​fluorescent microscope
Meg Hemmerlein
PhD Student
​(CMB, Fall 2022)
Background: 
Wheaton College, BA (Biochem.)
Interests: Functional genomics
& cell biology
Hobbies: Skiing, mountain biking, dogs, and snacks
Favorite Lab Item: 
​Mini-trash cans!
Makenna Juergens
PhD Student
(Biology, Fall 2023)
Background: 
Ohio Wesleyan Univ., BA (Zoology),
with Chemistry & Psych. minors
Interests: Animal behavior & endocrinology
Hobbies: Reading, falling down internet rabbit holes, & house plants
Favorite Lab Item: Respirometry system
Ellery Myers
Undergraduate Researcher
(Fall 2022)
Background: 
Current CSU Biology student,
pursuing medical school
Interests: Reproductive biology
Hobbies: Anything outside
Kylie Jewett
Undergraduate Researcher
​(Fall 2022)
Background: 
Current CSU Biology student
Interests: Embryology and
reproductive biology
Hobbies: Hiking, reading, and music
Favorite Lab Item: APX100
​fluorescent scope

Collaboration

Science is inherently colalborative! We work closely with a number of labs in the Front Range and beyond.
​Our lab works particularly closely with the Williams Lab, including running joint lab meetings and lab events (see below)!
 If you are interested in collaborating, we would love to hear from you.

Lab Alumni

Anna Bautista - Lab Manager - 2022 - 2024 
     Current Position: PhD Student, Emory University
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Holiday Party 2023. L to R, Front: Chloe Butler, Kylie Jewett, Kendall Foreman, Zephyr, Cory Williams. Middle: Shady Kuster, Sarah Kerr, Makenna Juergens, Lizzie Osterhoudt, Meg Hemmerlein. Back: Kate Wilsterman, Kiska, Austin Allison, Cole Deal, Hannah Butkus, Ashley Larson, Anna Bautista, Ellery Myers
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Holiday Party 2022. L to R, Front Row: Ellery Myers, Mo Sherrier, Anna Bautista, Mya Voigtsberger, Aria Fischer, Kiska, and Cory Williams. Back: Kate Wilsterman, Zephyr, Cole Deal, Ashley Larson, Emma Magna, and Meg Hemmerlein.
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