Adrian Jacobo, Ph.D.

Adrian Jacobo, Ph.D.

Group Leader

Akila Balasubramanian, Ph.D.

Akila Balasubramanian, Ph.D.

Scientist

Akila is an expert in cell and molecular techniques in zebrafish. She is studying the unique regenerative capabilities of these organisms and uncovering the underlying mechanisms that drive tissue repair and regeneration.

Jacqueline Fernandez

Jacqueline Fernandez

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Jacqueline is applying her background in molecular techniques to develop genetically modified zebrafish and improve methods for zebrafish transgenesis.

Tiger Lao

Tiger Lao

Research Associate

Besides being our aquaculture specialist, Tiger works on generating transgenic zebrafish lines with fluorescent tags of relevant signaling proteins.

Allyson Quinn Ryan, Ph.D.

Allyson Quinn Ryan, Ph.D.

SCIENTIST

Allyson has worked with African cichlid fish, zebrafish, and mice as model systems to study developmental biology questions.

Emma Spikol, Ph.D.

Emma Spikol, Ph.D.

Scientist

Emma loves zebrafish and specializes in gene editing techniques. She is working with the zebrafish groups across CZ Biohub SF and helping to develop new tools for fish transgenesis and new transgenic lines.