Kurt is a first-year PhD student in the Schwartzman lab. He is interested in Kelp microbiome and ecology, as well as Vibrio ecology and physiology. Prior to starting at USC, he worked as a technician at MIT, studying Prochlorococcus and received his BA in Marine Science at Boston University, studying Clownfish ecology and evolution. Outside of the lab, he enjoys the beach, hiking, and exploring new restaurants and breweries.
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