people
current lab members, and where our alumni have gone
Principal Investigator
Steven F. Baker
Originally from Rochester, NY. Outside lab, Steve enjoys wrangling three dogs, a cat, and a son with his wife, along with cooking, running, music (RIP former cover band, Open Places), and exploring Chicago.
BS, SUNY Buffalo. PhD, University of Rochester (advisor: Luis Martínez-Sobrido). Postdoc at UW-Madison (advisor: Andy Mehle). Assistant Professor at Lovelace Biomed prior to moving to Loyola University Chicago in 2026.
Find him at @sfbkr on Bluesky.
Postdoc TBD
Recruiting a postdoc
In search of candidates with experience in and/or a desire to pursue virus-host interactions, post-translational modifications, and RNA splicing. Well qualified individuals will also demonstrate excellence in oral and written communication, lab and project management, and an ability to supervise and mentor trainees. Get in touch with Steve to chat more.
Alumni — the founding group at Lovelace Biomedical, 2021–2025
Jillian Merrifield — Undergraduate, 2024-2025. UNM, Biology & Global/National Security Studies.
Mike Ohman — Postdoc, 2024-2025. PhD, UW-Madison; PharmD, Drake University.
Etienne Martinez Gonzalez — Undergraduate, 2023-2025. UNM BA/MD program.
Himadri Nath — Postdoc, 2023-2025. PhD, Jadavpur University, Kolkata.
Michelle Fairow — Undergraduate, 2023. UNM, Cybersecurity and Business Analytics.
Brent Riley — Lab Technician, 2022-2024. Currently PhD Student, Oregon Health & Science University.
Joshua Mann — Lab Technician, 2022-2023. Currently at Los Alamos Technical Associates.