Siri Kothapalli

Although she originally grew up in New Jersey, Siri Kothapalli has lived in Dallas, Texas for most of her life. Siri attended college at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics. During her time at college, Siri worked as a student researcher in a variety of labs, both at Baylor and elsewhere. Through these research experiences, Siri developed a deep passion for genetics and computational biology. Driven by her love of scientific research, Siri joined the Forsberg Lab in fall of 2025 to continue exploring innovative bioinformatic techniques within the realm of phage genomics.

When she’s not doing science, you can typically find Siri perusing her local antique store for peculiar trinkets or exploring the trails by Lake Grapevine. She loves the smell of old books, reading sci-fi, and bringing her camera to every function. One of Siri’s superpowers is making oddly specific playlists to capture even the most fleeting of emotions—but somehow, Radiohead makes its way onto every one of them.