Kaitlyn S. Gallagher

Interdisciplinary Graduate Program

Overview:

Kaitlyn is a second-year student in the Lacy Lab, where she researches how large clostridial toxins cause cytotoxic and cell biology.

Kaitlyn actively participated in STEM outreach opportunities throughout her undergraduate career, including serving as a Peer Mentor for incoming biochemistry students and assisting with community science fairs. She is eager to continue outreach work as a VINSE NanoGuides in the 2024-2025 school year.

Awards:

-Outstanding Senior in Biochemistry – Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2020
-American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Certification Exam with Distinction, 2020