KM:Personal
Bio
I'm a fourth (at least!) generation Marylander who grew up in the happy Washington, D.C. suburb of Derwood. I began my college career majoring in Biology at Penn State, but after realizing that the bustling metropolis of State College was not for me, I transferred to the University of Maryland. When I started at Maryland, I realized that although I support the need for animal research, I don't have the stomach for it. So, I decided to change my major to Chemistry, and threw in a major in Psychology for good measure. While at Maryland, I had the opportunity to work in the Laboratory of Neurochemistry and the Laboratory of General and Comparative Biochemistry at NIMH (yes, where the rats are from). I also got my first introduction into the RNA world by working in Sarah Woodson's lab while she was at Maryland. After four years (yes, that makes it a 5 year plan for college!), I packed up my worldly possessions and headed to sunny So. Cal. to do my graduate work at Scripps with Jerry Joyce, solidifying my love of the RNA world. Much like Sri, I fell in love with CA. So, after completing my Ph.D. in chemistry (biochemistry, really), I returned to the east coast to work at MIT. In Bob Sauer's lab I have expanded my science into the protein world, but I'm still an RNA girl at heart. When I get the time, I'll put up some of my current research here.
Random Stuff
- My new favorite website detailing an alternative theory to evolution (WWFSMD?).
- I recently got a digital camera and have been messing around with the settings, etc. My cat has been an unwilling participant in the process, but I couldn't resist sharing this pic. Apparently, I still have a bit to learn about red eye reduction, but it works well here. It really highlights her evil side (I think she gets it from her mom...).
Declarations
- I have the messiest bench (and desk) in the lab. Paradoxically, I am a tyrant about cleanliness in common lab areas.
- KM's soapbox
