Professor Seyedsayamdost's lab at Princeton University focuses on discovering and developing new anticancer agents from microbes. The research involves exploring microbial natural products that aren't typically produced in the lab, using innovative techniques to stimulate their growth, and synthesizing new variants to enhance their effectiveness. The goal is to uncover potent compounds that can serve as treatments for cancer.

Dr. Celeste M. Nelson's lab at Princeton University is focused on understanding lung development, specifically the processes that prepare the lungs for breathing after birth. The lab investigates how certain pathways help thin the lung's supportive tissue, which is crucial for the formation of air sacs that facilitate gas exchange. By using advanced imaging, genetic techniques, and mechanical assessments, the lab aims to uncover the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in these processes, especially in cases of prematurity that can affect lung function later in life.