The Kamariza Lab
Biomolecular engineering to monitor and control infectious microbes.
We conduct research at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and molecular engineering to unlock new possibilities for research, diagnostics, therapeutics, and precision medicine in resource constrained environments.
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Lab News
January 25 2024. Mireille is featured in Nature Outlook.
January 22 2024. Sophia Welsh joins the lab as an undergraduate researcher. Welcome!
November 19 2023. Congratulations to Adriann and Amelia on winning ABRCMS 2023 outstanding poster presentation awards!
October 10 2023. The lab is awarded a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation 2022 Grand Challenges funding!
October 02 2023. Zahra Azhar joins the lab as a rotation student. Welcome!
August 07 2023. Nelly Escalante joins the lab as a rotation student. Welcome!
August 07 2023. Summer volunteer researcher, Annie Li joins the lab. Welcome!
July 27 2023. First lab summer social to the Escape Room L.A. - everybody escaped! 🚀
July 01 2023. Congratulations to Lilith Schwartz for her acceptance into the Chemistry/Biology Interface (CBI) Training Program!
June 27 2023. High school student, Sophia Qin, joins the lab for the summer. Welcome!
June 26 2023. AMGEN Scholar, Zach Caterer, joins the lab for the summer. Welcome!
June 1 2023. Congratulations to Adriann and Cara for their admission in the UC LEADS and URC-Summer programs!
May 30 2023. Mireille presents at UCLA’s public forum: Let's Talk Science.
May 2 2023. Ashley Clemens joins the lab. Welcome!
May 1 2023. Lilith Schwartz joins the lab as a rotation student. Welcome!
May 1 2023. Joshua Yap joins the lab. Welcome!
April 2 2023. Matthew Moser joins the lab as a rotation student. Welcome!
March 23 2023. Mireille is featured by UCLA Newsroom.
February 21 2023. Michelle Lim joins the lab. Welcome!
February 14 2023. Amelia Rodolf joins the lab. Welcome!
February 6 2023. Shivani Kumar joins the lab. Welcome!
January 31 2023. Mireille is featured as one of 11 Up-and-Coming Researchers by Nature Medicine.
January 23 2023. Austin Si and YongJin Lee join the lab. Welcome!
January 11 2023. Cara Susilo joins the lab. Welcome!
January 9 2023. Adriann Brodeth joins the lab. Welcome!
January 4 2023. The Kamariza Lab opens.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion : The Kamariza laboratory has a strong commitment to establishing a diverse and inclusive environment, and encourages all applications, regardless of cultural or scientific background, gender identity, racial identity, color, religious identity or sexual orientation. We greatly value how scientific and cultural diversity enriches our work and society at large.
Lab Values
These values were discussed, drafted, and finalized by members of the Kamariza Lab.
Reducing global burden of diseases through streamlined next-generation molecular designs
Engineering for social good: global health equity, accessibility, and social justice
Scientific integrity is not negotiable: honest reporting of data, proper experimental controls, giving proper credit, and accountability!
Lab safety is important!
Diverse perspectives and collaboration enable excellence
Fostering a supportive environment for researchers of all levels and backgrounds
Encouraging emotionally and physically healthy work/life decisions
Respecting curiosity and cultivating open-minded and non-judgemental spaces
Every month is pride month
Science is fun, and we’re a Barbie-friendly lab!
