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Group Members

In the Johnson Lab, we recognize that diversity of thought, background and experience drive innovation and learning. Thus, we strive to foster an environment that supports the training, education and success of all scientists in our group.

Principal Investigator

Oleta Johnson, PhD

Assistant Professor, Principal Investigator
She / Her

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  • Hometown: Charleston, SC
  • B.S. in Biochemistry, Florida A & M University; Ph.D. in Chemical Biology, University of Michigan
  • Hobbies: Dancing, going to concerts, trying new physical activities

Graduate Students

Cordiana Cozier

Graduate Student
She / Her

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  • Hometown: Boston, MA
  • B.S. in Chemistry, Syracuse University
  • Hobbies: Trying out fun new restaurants and spending time with family and friends.

Aaron Petty

Graduate Student
He / Him

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  • Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
  • B.S. in Chemistry, Duke University | Minor in Biology
  • Hobbies: Guitar, reading, BJJ, cooking, cycling

Eesha Yadav

Graduate Student
She / Her

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  • Hometown: Ashland, MA
  • B.S. in Chemistry, Johns Hopkins University
  • Hobbies: Cooking, hiking (being outdoors), reading, trying new restaurants

Support Staff

Berenice Estrada Chavez

Lab Manager
She / Them

Jeff Taft

Administrative Assistant
He / Him

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