I first came across quorum sensing in one of my degree’s classes. Learning that bacteria can communicate with each other through a chemical language left me fascinated and curious. So, when the time came to choose my master thesis, I figured that Karina’s Lab would be the perfect fit for my interests and I knew it would be a great environment for me to learn and feed my curiosity. Currently, I’m working on my MSc thesis, identifying quorum sensing regulated mechanisms in Barnesiella intestinihominis and Barnesiella viscericola. Besides, I’m also interested in understanding the roles that those mechanisms play in gut colonization.