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Astrobiology Analytical Laboratory

Staff Astrobiologists

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Jason Dworkin

Senior Scientist for Astrobiology

(since 2002)
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Daniel Glavin

Senior Scientist for Sample Return

(since 2004)
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Jamie Elsila

Deputy Director, Solar System Exploration Division
Astrochemist

(since 2007)
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José Aponte
(since 2012)
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Hannah McLain
(since 2013)
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Heather Graham
(since 2015)
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Eric Parker
(since 2016)
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Danielle Simkus
(since 2018)
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Angel Mojarro
(since 2023)
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Denise Buckner
(since 2024)

Associates

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Silke Asche
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Angela Chung
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Kendra Farnsworth
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Gabriella Weiss

Current High School, Undergraduate, Graduate Students, and Post-Bacs

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Gustavo Pinho Maia

Alumni High School, Undergraduate, Graduate Students, and Post-Bacs

Collaborations

A large part of what we do is help our colleagues understand the organic compounds of astrobiological interest in their samples. In addition to samples we rely on the complementarity of different analytical techniques with our collaborators.

We are also thankful for the extraterrestrial samples generously provided by the ANSMET teams, NASA JSC, the Smithsonian Institution, Peter Jenniskens Meteorite Consortia, Desert Fireball Network, and other museums around the world.

Those interested in post-doctoral positions should apply for an NPP Fellowship.

Contact Us

Michele Smith
Project Support Specialist
301-286-3902
michele.l.smith@nasa.gov

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