They received my undergraduate degree from Sweet Briar College where I majored in biology and minored in chemistry. While there they participated in research focused on the impact of MACF1 suppression on the proliferative and differential capacity of HGSOC. They completed their masters at Johns Hopkins University studying biotechnology with a focus on biodefense. They teach introductory biology for non-majors (BI101 and BI102) where they have the privilege of introducing cadets from a wide variety of backgrounds to fundamental biological concepts. Their goal is to help each of their students find some part of science to get excited about!
Education
- Johns Hopkins University, MS, Class of 2025
- Master of Science in Biotechnology, Biodefense Focus
- Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, Va, Class of 2024
- Bachelor of Science in Biology, Minor in Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude
Technical Skills
- Cell culture, counting, plating, and staining, transfection, siRNA knockdown,
microscopy, ELISA, PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, IFA, western blot, Mini drop, Gel
electrophoresis, SDS PAGE bacterial culture, SIMS, urea hydrolysis, oxidase, and
catalase testing, gram staining, sterile and aseptic techniques, - Data collection and analysis as well as grant writing.
Leadership Experience
- Lead student in the Sweet Briar research lab and primary point of communication
between students and the primary investigator, designing and planning experiments,
assigning and scheduling responsibilities to other undergraduates, and assuming primary
responsibility for the daily operations of the lab. - Head of testing and trail guide coordinator for SBC riding council, overhauling the
testing materials and procedures, training and assigning trail guides to rides, and
maintaining communication between riding council and barn staff.
Research Experience
- Honors Summer Research Fellow- Research assistant in Ovarian Carcinoma Research
Lab, Sweet Briar College, Sweet Briar, VA (January 2023-March 2024)- Developed laboratory protocols to culture the CAOV3 cell line.
- Performed various bioassays to examine the role of MACF-1 in therapy resistance.
- Managed laboratory function by planning and scheduling experiments, coordinating lab
members, liaising with other departments, and maintaining daily operations. - Presented research data at Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference for Undergraduate
Scholarship.
- Entomology Department Research Assistant – Virginia Tech Agricultural Research and
Extension Center, Painter, VA (May-July 2022)- Surveyed populations of click beetles across various locations on the Eastern Shore.
- Designed and ran a bioassay assessing the efficacy of metarhizium pesticides to control
wireworm damage. - Assessed the efficacy of multiple experimental pesticides on the control of potato beetles
and thrips
Awards
- Emilie Watts McVea Scholar (Highest ranking member of the class at Sweet Briar)
- The Rickards Award (demonstrated potential for leadership, academic excellence, and
community involvement) - Scholar Rider Award (Competing athlete with the highest GPA)
- Four time ODAC All-Academic team
- Virginia Foundation for Independent Colleges Fellowship
* Transcripts, C.V., and references available upon request