Lab Photos and News

December 2023: Local Hero Rescues Anaerobic Chamber
The Spero Lab’s own Alison Coluccio braves the interior of a decade-old anaerobic chamber in order to give this piece of equipment a new, loving home in our lab.

Note: Despite appearances, the Spero Lab is not attempting to culture humans anaerobically (just microbes).

December 2023: Holiday Cookie Decorating Party

Spero Lab art skills are on display as we generate microbiology- and holiday-themed cookies galore. Creative processes were fueled by cookies, frosting, and pizza.

Present but not pictured: Charlie (dog), Madison (cat), Scout (scaredy-cat)

November 2023: Northwest ASM Branch Meeting

Zealon showing off her superb presentation skills!

November 2023: Taste-testing Thanksgiving ice cream flavors at Salt & Straw
It’s just really never too cold for ice cream…

October 2023: SACNAS NDiSTEM Conference

Celine in action! She received an outstanding Poster Presentation Award— way to go, Celine!

Summer 2023: Ice Cream Sundae Extravaganza!

October 2021:

Alison Coluccio joins the lab— welcome, Alison!

September 2021:

Our newest lab member:

  • Loves chlorate

  • Questionable pipetting skills

September 2021:

The Spero Lab is officially open! Come visit us in 221 Pacific Hall!