Team – Burgess Lab

Operating at the interface between synthetic biology and plant carbon metabolism, we aim to make a positive impact in the world and look forward to working with you!

Tim Chen

graduate student

tc45@illinois.edu
he/him/his

Interested in molecular genetics of carbon fixation in algae. Also a hobbyist historian and avid reader. Favorite part of science is coming up with creative new experiment ideas (even if they never work). Love watching sports and trying out new restaurants

Ignacio Sparrow

graduate student

is13 [at] illinois [dot] edu
he/him/his

My favorite thing about science is the feeling I get when everything goes according to plan and your results look fantastic. I am passionate about helping the fight against climate change, which is a core aspect of our lab. If I am not in the lab, you can catch me in the gym with the powerlifting club, or watching an old film

Steven Burgess

principal investigator

sjb287 [at] illinois [dot] edu
he/him/his

Synthetic Biology enthusiast, brit, cat dad, motivator and baker with a sweet tooth. Favorite parts of the job include mentoring students and discussing new ideas and approaches.

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