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Team

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The Bouchier-Hayes Lab has published in prestigious journals – works have collectively garnered thousands of citations and have shaped current understanding of caspase biology and informed therapeutic strategies in cancer and inflammatory disease.

United by a shared curiosity and a collaborative spirit, the team thrives on rigorous science, mutual support, and a lab culture that values well-being, respect, and work-life balance—fostering not just discovery, but a deep love for the scientific journey.

Lab alumni have gone on to impactful roles at institutions such as Baylor College of Medicine, UT Southwestern, and companies like BD and Omniome.

Current Members

Lisa Bouchier-Hayes Principal Investigator
Alexandra Brown-Suedel Postdoctoral Associate
Brandi Small Graduate Student
Karla Lopez Graduate Student
Luiza Elias Coutinho Graduate Student
Suruchi Salgar Graduate Student

Selected Alumni

Our alumni have gone on to become leaders in academia, research, and industry. Their success reflects our supportive lab culture, which fosters mentorship, scientific rigor, and the use of cutting-edge approaches. We are proud of their contributions and the legacy they’ve built beyond the lab.

Ashley Boice | Staff Scientist, BCM 
Beatriz Bolivar | Staff Specialist, UT Southwestern 
Sheré Paris | Postdoctoral Fellow, Baylor University/Baylor Scott & White 
Brittany Rohrman | Associate Director of Biochemistry, Omniome, Inc. 
Melissa Parsons | Field Application Specialist, BD 
Dharaniya Sakthivel | Research Scientist, Lonza

Become part of our team!

Join us in pushing the boundaries of cancer and immunology research through molecular discovery and translational science.

Our lab is fast-paced, supportive, and deeply committed to making a difference—both in the clinic and in the careers of our trainees. We work hard, think big, and make space for fun along the way.

Click below to contact us and inquire about joining Team Bouchier-Hayes.