Allegra T. Aron

Dr. Allegra T. Aron is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of Denver's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. Her research focuses on metabolomics, mass spectrometry, and environmental chemistry, with an emphasis on discovering novel biomolecules and understanding their roles in biological systems. She leads the Aron Lab, dedicated to advancing analytical techniques for studying complex biological and environmental systems.

Dr. Aron holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley (2011), and a BS in Chemistry from Brown University (2011). Her work integrates cutting-edge analytical tools with computational methods to explore microbial interactions, metallophore biology, and metabolic pathways in diverse environments, including marine ecosystems, space environments, and human health contexts.

Her research interests span molecular networking, environmental metabolomics, and the development of tools for untargeted metabolomics analysis. Recent work includes studies on siderophore discovery, bile acid diversity, and the impact of dietary interventions on gut microbiome composition. She has contributed to advancements in mass spectrometry-based techniques, such as native metabolomics and molecular networking, to identify bioactive compounds and their ecological roles.

Dr. Aron’s lab collaborates on projects involving space microbiology, marine biotechnology, and translational metabolomics, with a focus on applying these insights to address challenges in environmental sustainability and human health. Her research has been published in high-impact journals, and she maintains an active laboratory website (https://www.aronlab-denver.com/) for further details.