Meet the Baik Lab
We believe that science is for everyone. By making science accessible for all, we can foster scientific excellence and innovation.
Meet Our PI!
Lisa Baik, Ph.D.
I am a neurobiologist interested in studying the mechanism by which blood-feeding arthropods guide their complex behaviors. Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal on earth. My life-long mission is to ‘fight the bite’ and to prevent the spread of deadly pathogens.
I am an assistant professor at UC Davis. I was a K99/R00 postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of John Carlson at the Yale University and a PhD student in Dr. Todd Holmes' lab at UC Irvine.
My favorite part of being a scientist is mentoring the next generation of scientists and sharing my passion for science.
Current Lab Members
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Songjun Lee
GRADUATE STUDENT
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Ricky Cantua
GRADUATE STUDENT
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Angelina Ong
JUNIOR SPECIALIST
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Peyton Yang
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
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Anna Lee
UNDERGRADAUTE STUDENT
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Sarina Kwee
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
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Harshana Jawahar Kumar
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT
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Aedes albopictus
LAB PET
aka the Asian Tiger Mosquito
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Future Member
TBD
This could be you!
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Lab Alumni
Evan Zhao
Values That Drive Us
In the Baik lab, we believe that science is and should be fun. We believe in fostering curiosity, respecting the people in- and out-side of the lab, sharing our passion for science and global health, and supporting innovation and excellence through creating a safe and inclusive environment.
Curiosity • Passion • Respect
Why Our Work Matters
Advancing mosquito research for a better world
Mosquitoes are considered to be the world’s deadliest animal because they spread dangerous pathogens. The reality is that mosquitoes are much more than just nuisance; they are deadly. By better understanding the basic biology behind their disease-spreading behaviors, we hope to better control them.