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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Peyton Yang
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!
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.