Announcing Our Newest Lab Members

Adam and Sarah Kucenas announce the birth of their daughter Madelyn Grace! Madelyn was born on December 15, 2011, at 12:45pm. She weighed 8 lbs and was 20 inches long. Madelyn has already started attending lab meetings, and we expect her to start contributing news about her project soon!

 

Travis and Wendy Lewis announce the birth of their son Bryant William! Bryant was born on December 30, 2011, at 4:55am. He weighed 9lbs 8oz and  was 21.5in long. We can't wait to meet him!

Congratulations from all of us in the Kucenas Lab to the new parents!

Our new lab space!

 

The Lab is Moving!

On Monday, August 15th, the Kucenas Lab will be packing up and moving into the brand-new Physical and Life Sciences Research Building. You'll be able to find us on the 3rd floor. Anyone who's around on Monday, please feel free to help!

"[E]ach of the building's five research levels features an open-bay lab space with air ducts running all through the ceilings. This allows equipment such as bio boxes to be added or moved simply by attaching a quick-disconnect hose to the central ventilation, enabling adaptable design, explained project manager Chuck Davis of Facilities Management."

 "The open-bay design has another purpose – to encourage researchers from different disciplines to collaborate. As scientific fields become more cross-disciplinary, the labs will allow researchers from various departments to work side by side when their research warrants it."

Lab Humor

Lauren on Monday, ready to cross all the fish.

Lauren on Tuesday, realizing the implications of over-exuberance.

Graduation News

Undergraduate Research Assistant Laura Binari graduated with High Distinction on May 22nd, from the University of Virginia, with a BA in Neuroscience. Here is a photo of Laura with the rest of the 2011 Neuroscience majors. After graduation, Laura will continue to work in the lab as a research technician. Congratulations, Laura!