Assistant Professor (Principal Investigator)
Dr. Morgan Carter
she/her
“Through my training in molecular plant-microbe interactions, I found the hidden world of endofungal bacteria and have been hooked ever since. When not in the lab, I read, play video and board games, and enjoy the mountains and beaches of NC.”
Plant Pathology Ph.D. – Cornell University 2020
Biochemistry B.Sc. – North Carolina State University 2014
e: morgan.carter@charlotte.edu
Graduate Research Assistants
Bhuwan Abbot
she/her
“My research interests involve DNA and RNA omics, and molecular biology. As a PhD student in The Carter Lab, I am exploring the key genes involved in interactions between Pestalotiopsis and Luteibacter. When I’m not in lab, you’ll spot me at the grocery store, doing chores, or running errands!”
Biological Sciences (PhD)
e: babbot@uncc.edu
Dallas (Nivens) Moses
she/her
“My favorite area of biology is microbial ecology, and in my free time I love to read!”
Biological Sciences (PhD)
e: dnivens1@uncc.edu
Ruth Wright
she/her
“Some of my hobbies include shopping, watching movies, and just relaxing.”
Biological Sciences (PhD)
e: rwrigh55@charlotte.edu
Alison Moore
she/her
“My interests lie in bacteriophages as well as antimicrobial resistance”
Biological Sciences (MSc)
e: amoor161@charlotte.edu
Aylha Pferschy
she/her
“I enjoy learning more about microbes, pathogenicity, and molecular biology. The interactions between hosts and microbes are especially captivating due to how intricate and ever-changing they are.”
Biological Sciences (MSc)
e: apfersch@charlotte.edu
Caroline West
she/her
“For research, I really love nucleic acids, learning more about disease processes, learning new skills, and brand new topics that haven’t been explored. For hobbies, I enjoy reading, working out, dancing, spending time with my two daughters, and being outside.”
Bioinformatics (PhD)
Rotation Student
e: chill112@uncc.edu
Undergraduate Research Assistants
Paola Diaz-Matamoros
she/her
“I am very interested in viruses and bacteria! My hobbies include going thrifting, watching movies, and hanging out with my friends.”
Biological Sciences
e: Pdiazmat@charlotte.edu
Sara Field
she/her
“I’m interested in One Health and researching pathogens. In my free time I love to swim, read, and scroll through Pinterest!”
Biological Sciences
e: sfield7@charlotte.edu
Taylor Yonemura
he/they
“My research hobbies include taxonomical categorization and organization of fungal species, sustainable farming methods as a method of carbon sequestration, and silly fun facts. In my spare time I enjoy tending to my vegetable garden, digital art, and playing video games.”
Biological Sciences
e: tyonemur@charlotte.edu
Technician
Lauren Carneal
she/her
“I’m really interested in plant-pathogen molecular interactions.”
Genetics B.Sc. – Clemson University 2023
e: lcarneal@charlotte.edu
Lab Alums
Timothy Love
he/him
After studying motility and competition in the lab, Tim got a part-time position at a PT office, which will help him achieve his goals of becoming a physical therapist.
Biological Sciences
Undergraduate Researcher
Venus Kajangu
She/her
After completing her project on binding element prediction, Venus left the lab to take her growing computer skills to the world of psychology research.
Psychology and Computer Science (Concentration: Bioinformatics)
Undergraduate Researcher
