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Anna Bookstaver, BS student                                                                                                        

Undergraduate student, University of Virginia

Anna is a third-year transfer student working toward a BS in Chemistry with a specialization in Biochemistry at UVA. She received several honors including Presidential Scholar and Honors College from her former school, Christopher Newport University.  Anna is interested in having lab experience. In the Trinh lab, Anna started with examining Protein-DNA binding using molecular biology and bioinformatic approaches within one of our ongoing research projects. Additionally, she is in process of developing her own research project. Beyond studies, Anna participates in volunteer works and enjoys sports. Her team were Varsity Women’s Soccer- 2021 NCAA DIII National Champions. Anna is on University's 2021 Women's Soccer Roster.

Accomplishments during training in Trinh lab

• 2024. Obtained job offer at Vanda Pharmaceuticals near the end of research training 

• 2024. Co-author research paper published in Epigenetics & Chromatin and featured by ScienceCast

• 2024. Co-author research poster presentation, ColdSpring Harbour conference on Systems Biology: Global regulation of gene expression.

• 2024. Co-author research poster presentation, Pathology Research Day

• 2023. Co-first author a review paper 

• 2023. Gerald Bass Scholarship for top UVA Chemistry undergraduate student

Current position

• 2024. Clinical Project Manager at Vanda Pharmaceuticals