Biochemistry major Laura Ruemmele to participate in NIH summer program

Laura Ruemmele, an upcoming junior biochemistry major, has been admitted to the National Institute of Health summer research program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Laura started her research in May of 2021 in the laboratory of Dr. Elizabeth Fozo, Department of Microbiology.

As part of this prestigious and competitive program, Laura will be working for 10 weeks participating in research related to understanding how bacteria adapt to stressful conditions and how these adaptations are linked to pathogenesis. In August, after returning from her research training at the University of Tennessee, Laura will begin her undergraduate research in the laboratory of Dr. Nasrin Kohan in the TWU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Laura is passionate about women in STEM and hopes to be a role model for young girls who are interested in pursuing STEM careers. Laura plans to pursue her PhD in cellular and molecular biology, and she would like to work in a government laboratory following her graduation from TWU.

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