Summit Biofilm Research Institute
Lab Alumni

Where our alumni are now

Scientists who trained at Summit Biofilm Research Institute go on to do remarkable work. Meet our alumni, see where their careers have taken them, and connect.

Our alumni

From the SBRI bench to the wider world

A growing network of researchers who got their start in the lab.

Tyson Agnew

Tyson Agnew

In the labResearch Intern
EducationB.S. Pre-PA and Master of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne, IN)
NowPhysician Assistant, ONE Pain Management
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Kendall Billman

Kendall Billman

In the labResearch Intern
EducationB.S. Biology, University of Saint Francis (2023); M.S. Pharmacogenomics, Manchester University (2024)
NowPharmacogenomic Navigator, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
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Madison Candler

Madison Candler

In the labResearch Intern
EducationB.S., University of Saint Francis (2022); M.S., Marian University Indianapolis (2023)
NowPhysician Assistant student (PA-S), University of Saint Francis (2025–2027)
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Matthew Clauser

In the labResearch Intern
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Sara Gomperts

Sara Gomperts

In the labResearch Technician II & Clinical Study Coordinator
EducationB.S. Biology (minors in Psychology & Chemistry), Indiana Institute of Technology (2026)
NowDoctor of Veterinary Medicine student, Iowa State University
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Karl Hackenbracht

Karl Hackenbracht

In the labEngineering Intern
EducationB.S. Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, Indiana Institute of Technology (2026)
NowManufacturing Engineer, Arthrex
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Makayla Hissong

In the labResearch Intern
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Marina Hughes

Marina Hughes

In the labResearch Intern
EducationB.S. Biology, University of Saint Francis (2021); Doctor of Physical Therapy, Faulkner University (2025)
NowPhysical Therapist (DPT), Benchmark Physical Therapy
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Seth Jachimiak

Seth Jachimiak

In the labResearch Intern
EducationB.S. Biology (Pre-Medicine), University of Saint Francis (2024)
NowMedical student, Indiana University School of Medicine (Fort Wayne)
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Libby Laker

Libby Laker

In the labResearch Intern
EducationM.H.A. (Human Resource Management) and M.B.A., University of Saint Francis (2023)
NowExecutive Director, DeKalb Central Foundation
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Elana Mann

Elana Mann

In the labResearch Intern
EducationB.S. Biology (Pre-Medicine), University of Saint Francis (2022)
NowMedical student
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Emma Mantica

Emma Mantica

In the labResearch Intern
EducationB.S. Biology and A.S. Chemistry (Pre-Pharmacy), University of Saint Francis (2023)
NowDoctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) student, Manchester University
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Brianna Miller

Brianna Miller

In the labResearch Intern
EducationB.S. Marketing, Oregon State University (2016)
NowSenior Content Manager, Goyk Productions (Chicago, IL)
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Taylor Norman

In the labResearch Intern
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Reganne Pate

Reganne Pate

In the labResearch Intern
EducationUniversity of Saint Francis (2025)
NowClinical Lab Assistant, Parkview Healthcare Center
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Andy Pavlovic-Suvic

In the labLab Intern
EducationB.S. Pre-PA, University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne, IN)
NowMaster of Physician Assistant Studies student, University of Findlay (Findlay, OH)
Collin Quinlan

Collin Quinlan

In the labResearch Intern
EducationB.S. Biology and M.S. Physician Assistant, University of Saint Francis (2025)
NowPhysician Assistant, Parkview Health
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Andrew Sheron

Andrew Sheron

In the labResearch Intern
EducationB.S. Pre-Medicine, University of Saint Francis (2024)
NowMedical student (MD), St. George's University
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Maria Guadalupe Solis

Maria Guadalupe Solis

In the labResearch Intern
EducationB.S.N. Nursing, University of Saint Francis (2024); M.A. Theology, University of Notre Dame (2026)
NowRegistered Nurse, Stillwater Hospice
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Tori Spuller

In the labResearch Intern
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TJ Tippmann

TJ Tippmann

In the labResearch Intern (biofilm research)
EducationB.S. Biology and A.S. Pre-Pharmaceutical Science, University of Saint Francis (2023)
NowMedical device sales (orthopedics); applying to medical school
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Madison Werling

Madison Werling

In the labLab Manager
EducationB.S. Biology (Pre-Medicine) & Chemistry (Pre-Pharmacy), University of Saint Francis (Fort Wayne, IN) — record-high MCAT in USF history
NowMedical student, Indiana University School of Medicine (aspiring anesthesiologist)
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Evan Williams

In the labResearch Intern
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