Microbial Community Profiling Protocol with Full-length 16S rRNA Sequences and Emu

Dr. Kristen Curry

PhD student

Dr. Curry received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Rice University May 2024. She obtained a bachelor’s in computer science from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to enrolling at Rice, she worked for a private biotech company focused on generating personalized health information from blood protein levels. Her primary research interests are microbial interactions and their impact on host health. Outside of the lab, she enjoys backpacking, running and practicing yoga.