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James Mayhood

Undergraduate

Bio

James is an undergraduate student, pursuing a bachelor's degree in biotechnology at Rutgers University. He joined Dr. Nyangahu’s lab in the Fall of 2025 to help conduct research focusing on the gut microbiome of HIV-exposed uninfected (HEU) infants. In his free time, he likes to hike, play sports, and read. After graduation, he hopes to pursue further education to continue his interests in biotechnology.

Research Focus

Relationships between HEU early-life gut microbiota and host phenotypes