Graduate student Alex Stutzman in Dowen & McKay lab was interviewed for the “Lighting a Spark” feature story in the Jan/Feb issue of Diversity in Action on Page 41 She emphasizes how important it is for geneticists to be careful and intentional with their language and interpretations around studies of ethnicity and race. Alex has lead efforts that promote diversity in science, including providing resources, networking opportunities and programming. We are so inspired by your work to make science accessible for all. (Alex Stutzman is a PhD student in the Genetics and Molecular Biology curriculum in the UNC-CH School of Medicine.)
In addition, our alumnus Michael D.L. Johnson PhD was also highlighted in “Infectious Passion” on page 45! Congratulations!!
Michael D. L. Johnson received his bachelors from Duke University. He obtained a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Biophysics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied the effects of calcium on bacterial motility and attachment under the mentorship of Matthew Redinbo. For his postdoctoral training, Michael Johnson went to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in order to work with Jason Rosch on metal homeostasis of Streptococcus pneumoniae and subsequently with Douglas Green on the mechanisms of LC3-associated phagocytosis. Michael Johnson joined the faculty of the University of Arizona in 2016.