Technical Staff

Kristen provides administrative support for Dr. Fitzgerald, handling office management, coordination of schedules and travel, correspondence and maintenance of financial records. 

Zhaozhao received her PhD in 2010 from the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She is a lab member since 2006. Her work is focused on DNA sensing pathways in innate immunity.

Nicholas graduated from Northern Michigan University in 2020, with a BS in Biology and a concentration in Physiology as well as an undeclared minor in Chemistry. He is currently training and working closely alongside postdocs in the lab.

Nolan graduated from the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a BS in Biology and a minor in Sociology. He joined the lab in 2021.

Ruth graduated Summa Cum Laude from Becker College with a Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science with a concentration in Laboratory Animal Science. She joined the lab in 2019.