The Coulombe lab is pleased to welcome Vanessa Chimienti to the group! Vanessa is graduate student in the Master of Science Program in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Michigan. As part of her graduate training, Vanessa will be joining the Coulombe Lab to pursue her thesis research under the mentorship of Dr. Jordyn VanPortfliet. We are excited to have Vanessa become part of our research community and look forward to supporting her as she develops her resea

The Coulombe Laboratory at the University of Michigan is thrilled to announce the arrival of Kelly Young, MD, PhD, who joins the team as a postdoctoral fellow. Dr. Young brings a powerful combination of clinical insight and translational science to the lab. In addition to her new research role, she continues her clinical training as a resident physician in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Young completed both her medical degr

A shoutout to Beau for receiving the 2026 CDB Research Staff Award from the Endowment for Basic Sciences (EBS)! The EBS Research Staff Award is an annual honor presented by the University of Michigan Medical School to recognize exceptional contributions by research staff. The award highlights Beau’s incredible hard work, technical skills, and invaluable contributions to the Coulombe lab and the broader scientific community. We are incredibly proud to have him on the team. C