· PhD scientist and postdoctoral fellow at Harvard University with 5+ years of expertise and experience in microbiology and molecular biology. Passionate about data-driven, creative problem-solving. Invested in cross-disciplinary collaboration and communication with 5+ years of communication experience. Currently working on intestine-chip models to investigate the role of gut microbiota in the development of intestinal diseases.
· Toolsets: R & key packages (RMarkdown, Tidyverse, ggplot2); data wrangling, data cleaning, quantitative analysis, statistical analysis, data visualization, linear regression, linear mixed effects models, machine learning
· Technical skills: genomic library preparation and analysis | proteomic sample preparation | statistical analysis/data visualization in R | anaerobic bacterial culture and protocol design | PCR | gel electrophoresis | mammalian and bacterial cell culture | nucleic acid extraction | transcriptomic library preparation and analysis | mass spectrometry | fluorescence and confocal microscopy | laboratory equipment troubleshooting and maintenance
· Communication skills: technical writing | writing for non-scientific audiences | peer-reviewed publication | public speaking | interdisciplinary collaboration | native English fluency | elementary French
· Led project working with key stakeholders focused on determining the systemic impact of probiotic usage on microbial ecology and immune function of Apis mellifera; also examined sex differences in a maternal immune activation mouse model of autism spectrum disorder
· Utilized statistical programming and data visualization in R to uncover insights and drive decision making in the next steps of my experiments, resulting in publications.
· Coordinated laboratory equipment purchases, rodent purchases, and equipment maintenance.
· Presented at international and regional conferences including American Society for Microbiology (San Francisco, CA and Spokane, WA); International Society for Microbial Ecology (Lausanne, Switzerland); Center for Quantitative Life Sciences Symposium (Corvallis, OR); Society for Neuroscience (virtual)
· Taught 3 undergraduate courses in Biology, Microbiology, and Immunology to over 200 students.
· Research technician project focused on characterization of metabolic niches of divergent taxonomic groups of Gardnerella vaginalis
· Managed laboratory mammalian and bacterial cell lines, developed carbohydrate detection assays, carried out colony PCR, managed laboratory equipment and consumables stock, interfaced with sales and technical associates for equipment maintenance and upgrades
· Graduate student representative of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee in the Department of Microbiology. Dedicated to increasing diversity and representation in STEM.
· Host of Inspiration Dissemination, award-winning weekly radio show & podcast hosted by graduate students with the aim of disseminating interesting research at Oregon State University to the general public.
· Served as President: oversaw the organization’s activities, served as a liaison to the department and college administration, assisted in budget management and planning.
· Managed a team of 20 writers, editors, photographers, and support staff to publish a weekly student newspaper and online blog. Served as liaison to the university administration as well as advertising agencies and local businesses.
· National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow
· Minors: Chemistry, Psychology
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
Oregon State University, 2020
Nicholas Tartar Family Graduate Fellowship*
Oregon State University, 2020
*Awarded, but not accepted due to concurrent NSF GRFP fellowship.
Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship
Missouri S&T, September 2015
Planning Center for Research in Benign Urology Summer Research Program Undergraduate Fellowship
Washington University in St. Louis, Summer 2014
Missouri S&T Inspirational Women Award
Missouri S&T Dean’s List
Mike Harper Leadership Award & Scholarship
Trustees Merit Scholarship (Missouri S&T)
Stewart-Frazier Alumni Scholarship (Missouri S&T)
Women in Science and Engineering Scholarship