Melissa Chen, PhD

Bachelor of Science in Honours Cell & Developmental Biology- University of British Columbia (2015)
Master of Science in Botany- University of British Columbia (2017)
PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology- University of Colorado Boulder (2022)
Email: melissa_y_chen at sfu dot ca
Office: SCB B8280

Jungsoo Park, PhD

Jungsoo is a Postdoctoral Fellow interested in microbial ecology, metagenomics, and comparative genomics. In the Chen Lab, he uses comparative genomics to investigate the genomic basis of contrasting symbiotic lifestyles and plant-microbe interactions. His broader interests include microbial ecology, genome-resolved metagenomics, and comparative genomics. He spends much of his time comparing genomes and asking what makes microbes behave the way they do.

Noémie Duchemin-Stevens, Bachelor of Science

Noémie is a recent graduate from the University of Toronto, where she obtained an Honours BSc in Biology. Her undergraduate studies and work in neuroimmunology research sparked her interest in understanding how biological systems interact and respond to external stimuli. She is excited to continue exploring these questions as an MSc student in the Chen Lab, where she will be studying symbiotic communities of plant-associated microbes. In her free time, Noémie enjoys baking, hiking with her dog, and listening to true crime podcasts.

Tea Zamani, Bachelor of Science

Tea is a Research Assistant and recent graduate of the BISC department. She is interested in all aspects of biology, but loves genetics and behavioural ecology, and she really enjoy teaching and finding ways to make biology more engaging and approachable. Outside of the lab, Tea enjoys baking, gaming, watching documentaries, travelling, and spending time with friends and family.

Parmis Bagher Zadeh

Parmis is a summer undergraduate lab assistant and USRA (Undergraduate Student Research Award) recipient. She is a Biological Sciences student with a concentration in Cells, Molecules, and Physiology. Parmis is interested in how microbes can allow for sustainable agriculture practices and improve food security. Outside of school, Parmis enjoys crocheting, playing the piano, watching horror movies, and baking. She also enjoys volunteering at SFU as a Writing and Learning Peer with the Student Learning Commons.

Parry Goyal

Parry Goyal is a BISC 498 student screening bacteria for N-fixing, P-solubilizing, and K-solubilizing traits.

Maxine Cheastman

Maxine has no formal education.