At Indiana University, I study mechanisms of cell division and cell death in Bacillus subtilis, combining microfluidic devices with molecular biology.
My research includes fabricating devices to immobilize bacteria and using microscopy and quantitative imaging to investigate cell division proteins. My Ph.D. thesis examines EzrA, MinCD, and ZapA in single cells.
At The College of St. Scholastica, I synthesized one-dimensional polymer structures and investigated how ligand changes affected crystal polymers using IR, PXRD, and TGA.
I’ve also worked on molecular cloning and analysis of yeast flocculation genes, and have presented my research at conferences including Pittcon and the Gordon Research Conference. As a graduate student mentor and laboratory instructor, I taught laboratory techniques and supported students’ research.
