Host-pathogen interactions
The Ohio State University
Meet the Lab
Principal Investigator
Chris Peritore-Galve, Ph.D.
B.S. University of Missouri
Ph.D. Cornell University
Postdoc Training Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Senior Research Associate
Kübra B. Akkaya-Colak, Ph.D.
B.S. Istanbul University
M.S. Yildiz Technical University
Ph.D. The Ohio State University
Research Technician
Shashank Pandey
B.S. College of Wooster
Ph.D. Student - Rotation
Trista Newman
B.S. Duquesne University
Ph.D. Program: BSGP
Graduate Students
Possibly You!
Will be recruiting motivated, kind, and curious graduate students for the Fall of 2026.
Snackmaster and Serotonin Provider
Gingy Peritore-Kruse
My research roles include catching squirrels, acquiring treats, and receiving belly rubs
Head of Puplick Relations
Leo Pandey
My roles include sniffing, snorfing, and sneefing for treat opportunities and outreach to anyone who wants to scratch my ears.
Chief Meowtabolism Officers
Lemon and Olive Akkaya-Colak
My research focuses on optimizing caloric intake efficiency, disrupting circadian rhythms at 3 AM, and conducting longitudinal studies on treat responsiveness.