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Kelsey Murt

Contact Information:

kmurt@som.umaryland.edu


Training Program:

Ph.D. in Epidemiology and Human Genetics, Molecular Epidemiology Track


Mentor(s):

Shannon Takala Harrison, Ph.D.


Summary of the Research Project:

I am interested in parasite genomics and population structure in southeast Asia and studying factors related to reemergent infections from Plasmodium Vivax malaria.


Education:

B.S. Biology, University of California Los Angeles, 2013

M.S. Environmental and Occupational Health, Western Kentucky University, 2016


Achievements and Honors:

  • 2014 Graduate Research Fellowship Award, Western Kentucky University
  • 2018 Scientific Director’s Award, National Institute on Aging Postbaccalaureate Poster Day

About me:

I grew up in Southern California and love the beach and the outdoors. I enjoy biking, swimming, and hiking. I also have a 1 year old daughter that keeps me very busy!


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