Photos

group photo
An impressive group of scientists and people (missing a few).
pumpkins
Not bad for a bunch of scientists.
MAC
Rachel, Mahima, and Doug attending the MAC at Mayo Clinic.
faseb

It is so great to be back at in-person meetings again!  Mahima, Charlie and Doug at the FASEB Lipid Droplet Conference in Asheville.

mari bday

In the Mashek Lab, you get cookies for your birthday...but (apparently) you have to run for your milk.

Tea house

Lunch at Tea House for Erica's farewell.

bunsen
The 2026 Mashek Lab Olympics!  It was a heated competition for Bunsen burner lighting, but ultimately Gavin won the gold. 
curling
Notice the intense focus of our world-class dry ice curlers. Show here (Rachel) came in first in a very competive field. 
javelin
Carys is maximizing the entirety of her 3 food wingspan in the pipette javelin event.  Rachel (again?!) won the gold.
finals board
Upon conclusion of our 5-event Olympics, we had a tie!!!  Congratulatons to Rachel and Mari for shared gold medals. Also thanks to Mari (our entire Olympic committee) for the incredible organization.