Team

Julia L. M. Dunn, PhD

Primary Investigator

I’m a born Coloradan, a twin mom, fiber art enthusiast, and absolute nerd. I fell in love with biomedical research as a summer student at Boston University, then earned my BS in Biochemistry with a minor in Mathematics at Denison University and my PhD at UNC Chapel Hill (GO TARHEELS!). After a postdoc at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, I was lucky to be granted the opportunity to start The Dunn Lab in my home state! I’m passionate about eosinophils, inclusivity in science, and conducting research that matters.

Allison Dubner, PhD

Postdoctoral Researcher

I was born and raised in Atlanta before doing my undergraduate degree in Biology at Pomona College in southern California. After a stint teaching science in northern Thailand, I came to live in Colorado in 2014. Since then I have worked in clinical research (including eosinophilic GI diseases!) and completed my PhD in Integrated Physiology. I love reading, traveling, cooking, video gaming, and hanging out with my husband and three cats.

Brittany Gomez, B.S.

Immunology Graduate Student

I was born and raised in Southern California, where I first became curious about science while accompanying my mom, a pediatric nurse who worked with children with HIV. Seeing kids who looked healthy but were “sick on the inside” sparked my fascination with the immune system. I earned my B.S. in Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology at UC Santa Cruz (Go Banana Slugs!) and stayed an additional year in a post-baccalaureate PREP program before moving to Colorado to pursue my PhD in Immunology. Outside the lab, I enjoy Netflix binges, spoiling my dogs, sewing, and working through my ever-growing TBR list on Goodreads.

Evie Nguyen, B.S.

PIKE-PREP Postbaccalaureate Scholar

Hello! I was born and raised in Arizona and I recently graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors in Biochemistry. I have too many hobbies to keep track of, but the ones I have kept doing are sewing, crocheting, reading, and watching movies/tv shows.

Katie Ly

Undergraduate Pre-Health Program (UPP) Scholar

Hello! I am a Biochemistry major at UCCS. I enjoy all things science and hope to attend graduate school. In my spare time, I bake, crochet, and play ukulele.

Andrea Szep, B.S.

Medical Student & Remote Data Guru

I am a first-year medical student at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, and am a recent graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a B.S. in Medical Sciences and a minor in Public Health. I began working with Dr. Dunn at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital through the UC Research and Mentoring Program, and found a love for research, the field of immunology, and how it ties into my interests in patient care and advocacy. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading, and playing the piano. I am also a big travel enthusiast, and have fostered cats for the past four years!