Bio
Stupka Scholar bio:
Avani is a junior majoring in biochemistry. She is the merchandise chair of both the Stupka Planning Committee and BBMB Club. She has been working in Dr. Dipali Sashital’s lab as an undergraduate researcher since her freshman year. Her project studies retron systems, a type of bacterial defense system against bacteriophages. After graduating from Iowa State, she plans to attend medical school.
Student Speaker bio:
Avani is a senior majoring in biochemistry. She is the secretary of both the Stupka Planning Committee and Biochemistry Club. She has worked in Dr. Dipali Sashital’s lab as an undergraduate researcher since her freshman year. Her project studies retron systems, a type of bacterial defense system against bacteriophages. Her hobbies include cross-stitching, baking, and tending to her large collection of houseplants! After graduating from Iowa State, she plans to attend medical school