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WHR 2025 Cohort

  • Emily Hand

    Graduate Student in Microbiology and Immunology

    I am a 3rd year graduate student in the microbiology and immunology department. My research focus in on vaccine development and the immune response to sexually transmitted infections. I wanted to join the certificate program because I am interested in research topics that address health issues affecting women, particularly those that are unique to or disproportionately impact them. I am excited to learn more about current topics in women’s health research and connect with others who share similar interests.

  • Amanda Linke

    PhD Candidate in Pharmacology

    I am a fourth-year Pharmacology student conducting breast cancer research in Dr. Chuck Perou’s lab. My research focuses on identifying and characterizing metabolic differences across breast cancer subtypes to support the development of targeted treatments. I am particularly interested in repurposing FDA-approved inhibitors for off-label use in treating aggressive and metabolically active breast cancers. I am excited to join the Women’s Health Research Certificate to connect with a community of scientists and clinicians who share my commitment to advancing treatment options and improving health outcomes for women.

  • Trinity Moore

    Graduate Student in Pathobiology and Translational Science Program

    I’m in the Pathobiology & Translational Science PhD program and my research focuses on investigating strategies of innate immune evasion by human papilloma virus (HPV) as it relates to cervical cancer. I wanted to join this certificate so I can learn and provide insight about how racial disparities and social determinants of health impact disease outcomes in minority women.