The Greene Research Lab cultivates a collaborative and supportive atmosphere where trainees are encouraged to grow as scientists, leaders, and individuals. The lab prioritizes both physical and intellectual safety, ensuring that all members feel comfortable asking questions, experimenting, and learning from mistakes. Diversity and inclusivity are central values, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds and recognizing the importance of different perspectives in scientific research. Integrity and transparency are also key, with a strong emphasis on ethical research practices, open data-sharing, and meticulous documentation.

Trainees are given the opportunity to take initiative in their projects while benefiting from a structured mentorship system, where experienced lab members guide and support newer students. This peer-mentor model fosters a sense of responsibility and community, helping students develop technical expertise, time management skills, and effective scientific communication. Regular meetings, open communication through Slack, and digital collaboration tools ensure research stays on track. While independence is encouraged, the lab also prioritizes student well-being, supporting a healthy balance between academic and personal commitments. This blend of structured mentorship and intellectual freedom allows students to develop confidence in their scientific abilities and thrive in their research.

For more information please read our lab compact.

2024 Northern California Undergraduate Research Symposium with Inaugural Greene Lab Members!

Collage of Greene lab members at NCURS 2024

Inaugural members: Dan (BS ‘24), Yuly (BS ‘24), Emily (MS ‘26), and Markus (MS ‘26) present their research on human glutamine synthetase at NCURS 2024! This was the first poster presentation of the lab!

Emilio and Markus at the 2025 West Coast Structural Biology Workshop

The lab group standing in front of the Zurich ETH main building

Emilio (MS ‘25) and Markus (MS ‘26) presented their research regarding human glutamine synthetase disease variants and structure-function relationships.

2025 Protein Society Annual Meeting in San Francisco!

2025 Protein Society Collage of Greene Lab members

Several teams and students presented their research at the 2025 Protein Society Annual Meeting in San Francisco. List of student attendees: Emilio (MS ‘25), Michelle (MS ‘26), Emily (MS ‘26), Rowan (MS ‘26), Markus (MS ‘26), Haneen (BS ‘27), Cyrina (BS ‘26), Ryan (BS ‘25)

The Greene Lab takes on 2025 ACS Western Regional Meeting

A photo collage of Greene Lab members at the 2025 ACS WRM

A photo collage of Greene Lab members presenting at the 2025 ACS WRM. List of student attendees: Andrew (MS ‘26), Michelle (MS ‘26), Emily (MS ‘26), Markus (MS ‘26), Rowan (MS ‘26), Cyrina (BS ‘26), Lucky (BS ‘27), Jeanan (BS ‘27), Haneen (BS ‘27)

2025 Fall Semester Celebration!

group photo of Greene lab members

Our Lab Compact

This document is intended to orient you to the values and policies within the Greene Lab with the overall goal to co-create a safe space to grow as scientists, leaders, and people by pursuing ambitious research goals. The Lab Compact is a living document that serves to ensure a supportive, inclusive, and productive research and learning environment.