I received my B.A. in microbiology from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2014. I then went to Ohio State University where I obtained my PhD in microbiology in 2020. At OSU I was in Chad Rappleye's lab where I studied the fungal pathogen Histoplasma capsulatum.
Biography
Research Interests
My current research involved studying the immune response during infection with Cryptococcus. Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are fungal pathogens that most often impact immunocompromised individuals. I am currently focusing on control of Cryptococcus by the immune system with emphasis on potential therapeutic interventions.
Awards
2018/19 Pre-doctoral T32 from CMIB/IDI at OSU
2020 Post-doctoral T32 Multidisciplinary T32 Research Training Program in Lung Disease in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine at UM
Hobbies and Extracurricular Activities
I enjoy baking and playing games (both board games and video games).
Immunology Mentor
Michal Olszewski, DVM, Ph.D.
Professor of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Division