Steven manages Cruchaga lab personnel, workflow optimization, and sample analyses. Steven received his Ph.D. from LSU Health in the laboratory of Dr. Wayne Orr, where he defined a role for the EphA2 RTK in NFAT-mediated signaling underlying endothelial inflammation during atherogenesis, and contributed to investigations of extracellular matrix protein influence on endothelial inflammation in mice and using shear stress modelled in vitro. Steven continued studying basement membrane matrix biology during post-doctoral work with Dr. Jeffrey Miner at Washington University using murine models of Alport and Pierson syndromes, which affect the filtration barrier of the renal glomerulus. Steven’s most recent contributions are sample preparation and informatics analysis of single-nucleus RNA-sequenced kidney samples in Dr. Leslie Gewin’s laboratory at Washington University. Steven has taught several courses at WashU’s University College, operates a small laser engraving business, periodically serves as a FIRST Robotics team mentor, volunteer, and recruiter for team 21225, is a growing St. Louis Blues fan, and enjoys water sports and camping.