{"id":514,"date":"2023-01-24T21:50:19","date_gmt":"2023-01-24T21:50:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/?page_id=514"},"modified":"2026-10-21T18:01:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T18:01:32","slug":"the-team-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/?page_id=514","title":{"rendered":"The Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5ff85\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"399\" height=\"399\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dr-Lindsay-Case-compress-e1594925006174.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Lindsay, women wearing a lab coat in a lab.\" class=\"wp-image-56 size-full\" style=\"object-position:56% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dr-Lindsay-Case-compress-e1594925006174.jpg 399w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dr-Lindsay-Case-compress-e1594925006174-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Dr-Lindsay-Case-compress-e1594925006174-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lindsay Case, Ph.D. <\/strong>                          <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/biology.mit.edu\/profile\/lindsay-case\/\" target=\"_blank\">Assistant Professor <\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">email: lcase [at] mit.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size has-visible-labels is-style-logos-only is-horizontal is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-68a6192b wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lindsay-case-a690a814\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I joined the MIT Biology Department in 2021. I am excited to develop new approaches to visualize signaling in synthetic systems and in living cells. In my free time, I enjoy exploring New England with my husband Chris \u2013 we are always on the hunt for good dog-friendly hiking trails! &nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5ff85\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"671\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/XiaohangCheng.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot, a woman standing in the snow\" class=\"wp-image-282 size-full\" style=\"object-position:63% 48%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/XiaohangCheng.jpg 1006w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/XiaohangCheng-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/XiaohangCheng-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Xiaohang Cheng, Ph.D. <\/strong>                          <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Postdoctoral Fellow (AHA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">email: xiaohang [at] mit.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I am studying how certain phase separated proteins contribute to mechanotransduction in focal adhesions. I\u2019m using&nbsp;biochemical reconstitution methods to measure the material properties of phase separated condensates <em>in vitro<\/em>, and cell based assays to understand how material properties are linked to cellular behaviors&nbsp;<em>in vivo<\/em>. Outside of lab I enjoy outdoor activities.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5ff85\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Generic-Filler-Image.tif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-729 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Valerie Corapi<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Administrative Assistant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">email: vcorapi [at] mit.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:241px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5ff85\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Nick_headshot-1.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Nick\" class=\"wp-image-238 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nick Lea <\/strong>                          <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Research Specialist <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">email: leani [at] mit.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:88px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I defended my PhD in April 2026, and am working in the lab as a research specialist while I finish wrapping up projects. <br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5ff85\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"960\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Max-Ni-Photo-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-846 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Max-Ni-Photo-1.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Max-Ni-Photo-1-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Max Ni<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Research Technician<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">email: maxni [at] mit.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I joined the Case lab in July 2026 after getting my master&#8217;s in biology from Case Western Reserve University, where my research focused on the molecular mechanisms of mechanotransduction in cephalopod hair cells. In the Case Lab, I am investigating how RNA molecules interact with and regulate proteins at focal adhesions. Outside of the lab, I enjoy meeting new people and trying new things.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5ff85\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"846\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sadasivan-Jibin-Image--846x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Headshot of Jibin, a man standing in the snow.\" class=\"wp-image-527 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sadasivan-Jibin-Image--846x1024.jpg 846w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sadasivan-Jibin-Image--248x300.jpg 248w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Sadasivan-Jibin-Image--768x930.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jibin Sadasivan, Ph.D. <\/strong>                          <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Postdoctoral Associate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">email: jibin [at] mit.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size has-visible-labels is-style-logos-only is-horizontal is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-68a6192b wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-twitter wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jibin_sadasivan\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M22.23,5.924c-0.736,0.326-1.527,0.547-2.357,0.646c0.847-0.508,1.498-1.312,1.804-2.27 c-0.793,0.47-1.671,0.812-2.606,0.996C18.324,4.498,17.257,4,16.077,4c-2.266,0-4.103,1.837-4.103,4.103 c0,0.322,0.036,0.635,0.106,0.935C8.67,8.867,5.647,7.234,3.623,4.751C3.27,5.357,3.067,6.062,3.067,6.814 c0,1.424,0.724,2.679,1.825,3.415c-0.673-0.021-1.305-0.206-1.859-0.513c0,0.017,0,0.034,0,0.052c0,1.988,1.414,3.647,3.292,4.023 c-0.344,0.094-0.707,0.144-1.081,0.144c-0.264,0-0.521-0.026-0.772-0.074c0.522,1.63,2.038,2.816,3.833,2.85 c-1.404,1.1-3.174,1.756-5.096,1.756c-0.331,0-0.658-0.019-0.979-0.057c1.816,1.164,3.973,1.843,6.29,1.843 c7.547,0,11.675-6.252,11.675-11.675c0-0.178-0.004-0.355-0.012-0.531C20.985,7.47,21.68,6.747,22.23,5.924z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/jibin-sadasivan\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In the Case lab, I am investigating crosstalk between biomolecular condensates, focusing on focal adhesions and stress granules. Outside of the lab, I enjoy hiking, watching TV shows, and spending time with friends and family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5ff85\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Generic-Filler-Image.tif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-729 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Arnav Saha<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Postdoctoral Associate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size has-visible-labels is-style-logos-only is-horizontal is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-68a6192b wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">email: arnav247 [at] mit.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:132px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5ff85\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yunyi-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-772 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yunyi-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yunyi-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yunyi-1152x1536.png 1152w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Yunyi.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Yunyi Ling<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\">UROP Student<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size has-visible-labels is-style-logos-only is-horizontal is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-68a6192b wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/yunyi-ling-626b51316\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:132px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br>I am a first-year undergraduate at MIT planning on studying biochemistry and artificial intelligence. I joined the Case Lab in August 2025, and I will be investigating phase separation in the protein talin. Outside of lab work, I enjoy tennis, piano, and fishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5ff85\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"822\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/KStratton-Case-website-image-822x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-634 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/KStratton-Case-website-image-822x1024.jpg 822w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/KStratton-Case-website-image-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/KStratton-Case-website-image-768x956.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/KStratton-Case-website-image-1233x1536.jpg 1233w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/KStratton-Case-website-image.jpg 1496w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 822px) 100vw, 822px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Katie Stratton<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Research Technician<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">email: kstratto [at] mit.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I joined the Case Lab in June of 2023. As an undergrad at WPI, I was interested in cell signaling both within and between cells. Outside of the lab I enjoy theatre, spending time with friends, cooking, and annoying my adorable cats, Max and Molly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5ff85\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tillman_headshot_06172021-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-773 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tillman_headshot_06172021-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tillman_headshot_06172021-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tillman_headshot_06172021-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/tillman_headshot_06172021-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dustin Tillman<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Postdoctoral Fellow (<a href=\"https:\/\/nationalcancercenter.org\/grants\/\">NCC<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">email: dtillman [at] mit.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I am investigating how phase separation of cell surface&nbsp;receptors regulates activation of downstream signaling, and how dysregulation of this process might contribute to cancer, particularly in the nervous system. I love to read for pleasure, and stay active via volleyball, basketball, and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5ff85\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/KyleWhite-976x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-650 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/KyleWhite-976x1024.jpg 976w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/KyleWhite-286x300.jpg 286w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/KyleWhite-768x806.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/KyleWhite-1463x1536.jpg 1463w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/KyleWhite.jpg 1836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kyle White<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Graduate Student (Biology)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">email: kwhite53 [at] mit.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size has-visible-labels is-style-logos-only is-horizontal is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-68a6192b wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-twitter wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M22.23,5.924c-0.736,0.326-1.527,0.547-2.357,0.646c0.847-0.508,1.498-1.312,1.804-2.27 c-0.793,0.47-1.671,0.812-2.606,0.996C18.324,4.498,17.257,4,16.077,4c-2.266,0-4.103,1.837-4.103,4.103 c0,0.322,0.036,0.635,0.106,0.935C8.67,8.867,5.647,7.234,3.623,4.751C3.27,5.357,3.067,6.062,3.067,6.814 c0,1.424,0.724,2.679,1.825,3.415c-0.673-0.021-1.305-0.206-1.859-0.513c0,0.017,0,0.034,0,0.052c0,1.988,1.414,3.647,3.292,4.023 c-0.344,0.094-0.707,0.144-1.081,0.144c-0.264,0-0.521-0.026-0.772-0.074c0.522,1.63,2.038,2.816,3.833,2.85 c-1.404,1.1-3.174,1.756-5.096,1.756c-0.331,0-0.658-0.019-0.979-0.057c1.816,1.164,3.973,1.843,6.29,1.843 c7.547,0,11.675-6.252,11.675-11.675c0-0.178-0.004-0.355-0.012-0.531C20.985,7.47,21.68,6.747,22.23,5.924z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"wp-social-link wp-social-link-linkedin wp-block-social-link\"><a rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kyle-w-716424129\/\" class=\"wp-block-social-link-anchor\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.1\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M19.7,3H4.3C3.582,3,3,3.582,3,4.3v15.4C3,20.418,3.582,21,4.3,21h15.4c0.718,0,1.3-0.582,1.3-1.3V4.3 C21,3.582,20.418,3,19.7,3z M8.339,18.338H5.667v-8.59h2.672V18.338z M7.004,8.574c-0.857,0-1.549-0.694-1.549-1.548 c0-0.855,0.691-1.548,1.549-1.548c0.854,0,1.547,0.694,1.547,1.548C8.551,7.881,7.858,8.574,7.004,8.574z M18.339,18.338h-2.669 v-4.177c0-0.996-0.017-2.278-1.387-2.278c-1.389,0-1.601,1.086-1.601,2.206v4.249h-2.667v-8.59h2.559v1.174h0.037 c0.356-0.675,1.227-1.387,2.526-1.387c2.703,0,3.203,1.779,3.203,4.092V18.338z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"wp-block-social-link-label\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I am a graduate student in the Case Lab, and I am using structural and biophysical techniques to study how biomolecular condensates are nucleated and organized. During my time as an undergraduate at University of Minnesota Twin Cities, I studied&nbsp;<em>in vitro&nbsp;<\/em>microtubule dynamics. During my free time, I enjoy going to the gym, hanging out with my cats, playing piano, and hiking.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5ff85\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"906\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChunleiZhanh-906x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Woman standing in from of flowers\" class=\"wp-image-829 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChunleiZhanh-906x1024.jpg 906w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChunleiZhanh-265x300.jpg 265w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChunleiZhanh-768x868.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChunleiZhanh-1359x1536.jpg 1359w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ChunleiZhanh-1812x2048.jpg 1812w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chunlei Zhang<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:28px\">Postdoctoral Associate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">email: chunlei [at] mit.edu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-social-links has-normal-icon-size has-visible-labels is-style-logos-only is-horizontal is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-social-links-is-layout-68a6192b wp-block-social-links-is-layout-flex\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">I am interested in understanding how metabolism and biomolecular phase separation coordinate cellular mechanotransduction. My research focuses on how glycolytic enzymes organize into phase-separated assemblies at focal adhesions and how these condensates regulate cell adhesion, migration, and signaling. Outside of the lab, I enjoy playing badminton, traveling, and exploring new places and trying new things.<br><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-image-fill-element has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f5f5ff85\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"382\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shiva.jpg\" alt=\"white dog that looks like it is smiling.\" class=\"wp-image-580 size-full\" style=\"object-position:50% 50%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shiva.jpg 382w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Shiva-249x300.jpg 249w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Shiva the minipoodle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\" style=\"font-size:24px\">Lab CCO\n(Chief Canine Officer)<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:83px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">As the chief canine officer, I support the research by providing cuddles and emotional support during grant writing. I am passionate about lab security and make an effort to bark at everyone walking by the office.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage an environment of collaboration, welcome diversity, and aim to be inclusive in&nbsp;recruiting, training, and mentoring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped is-style-rectangular wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"948\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sept2022_Group-948x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Five people standing on a boat deck in the sun.\" class=\"wp-image-477\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sept2022_Group-948x1024.jpg 948w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sept2022_Group-278x300.jpg 278w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sept2022_Group-768x829.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 948px) 100vw, 948px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">September 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/5_Case_Lab.jpg\" alt=\"Group photo of 6 people. 3 people sitting on a bench and 3 people standing behind the bench.\" class=\"wp-image-256\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">October 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/June2022-Lunch.jpg\" alt=\"Seven people sit around a table. Everyone is wearing sunglasses.\" class=\"wp-image-448\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Summer 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"495\" data-id=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/230606_Lunch-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"Group of nine people sitting around a table.\" class=\"wp-image-615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/230606_Lunch-1024x495.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/230606_Lunch-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/230606_Lunch-768x371.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/230606_Lunch-1536x742.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">June 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Max Ni Research Technician email: maxni [at] mit.edu I joined the Case lab in July 2026 after getting my master&#8217;s in biology from Case Western Reserve University, where my research&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":3,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-514","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/514","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=514"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/514\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":879,"href":"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/514\/revisions\/879"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lcaselab.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=514"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}