Faith is a Ph.D. student investigating how the gut microbiome affects innate immune functions using germ-free American cockroaches. In her free time, she is a casual hiker and avid bird-watcher.

Chad is a master’s student studying phagocytosis in P. americana, the American cockroach. He hopes to determine which cell populations are responsible for phagocytosis and its underlying mechanisms. 

Aaron is a Master's student from Millbrook, AL studying the immunological capabilities of melanization with the American Cockroach. Some of his hobbies include playing video and board games, saxophone, and hanging out with friends.

Sam is a Master's student studying the influence of the German cockroach's gut microbiome on insecticide resistance. In her free time, she plays video games, attends concerts, and goes camping.

Ivan is a Ph.D. student studying the change in antimicrobial properties of proteins in germ-free American cockroach hemolymph. In his free time, he practices digital animation and watercolor

Brohee's background is in nutrition and food science. Her research interests are the gut microbiome and how it affects health and nutrition. She enjoys listening to music, drinking coffee, and cheering for Argentina’s football team. In her free time, she likes to explore new places with her husband on spontaneous walks and drives.