Bio
Stupka Scholar Bio:
Michelle is a junior majoring in biochemistry with a minor in biology. She is currently the publicity chair for the Stupka Committee and a peer mentor for the BBMB Learning Community. Michelle has been working in Dr. Reuben Peters’ lab since 2020. Currently, she is studying the combinatorial biosynthesis of diterpenoid natural products. After graduating from Iowa State, Michelle plans to attend medical school or possibly an MD-PhD program.
Student Speaker Bio:
Michelle is a senior majoring in biochemistry with a minor in biology. She is a Stupka 2023 Co-Chair and has been a peer mentor for the BBMB Learning Community for three years. Michelle has been working in Dr. Reuben Peters’ lab since 2020. Currently, she is studying the combinatorial biosynthesis of diterpenoid natural products. After graduating, she plans to gain experience working in the medical field with plans to pursue further school as a genetic counselor or medical doctor. Her interests within the medical field include women’s health and hematology.