Research Assistant/Technician
Kate received her BSc in Biochemistry in 2019 from Northeastern University. During her time there, she spent a year working at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute on the development, validation, and optimization of a novel method of probe synthesis for use in transcript enrichment experiments. After graduation, Kate joined Dana-Farber’s Molecular Biology Core Facilities, gaining experience in nucleic acid analysis and sequencing. In 2020 she joined the Subramaniam lab to focus on protein analysis using cryo-electron microscopy. Kate is the primary person in the lab responsible for the freezing of cryo-EM samples (grids), ensuring the production of reliable and reproducible data. Kate also operates the microscope. In addition to her microscopy work, Kate creates detailed figures and graphics for the lab using 2D and 3D modelling software, manages the lab website, and creates 3D printed models.
In her spare time, Kate paints, draws, and dabbles in woodworking and sewing. She also enjoys cooking and yoga.