Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Major Graduate School Acceptances 2018
Charles A. Dana Professor of Biology John Henson uses fluorescent microscopes to capture stunning images of cellular activity. Above is a dividing sea-urchin embryo—with green-labeled microtubes, red kinesin 6 and blue DNA— generated with help from former research intern Mesrob Yeterian ’14.
Morgan German
Major: biochemistry & molecular biology
Hometown: East Hampton, New York
Graduate School: University of Glasgow
Field of Study: biomedical science
How has Dickinson prepared you for your future?
It has given me the opportunity to take a wide variety of courses and find my true passions and interests. With Dickinson's small class sizes, I also have felt very privileged to engage with such outstanding professors who helped to inspire and guide me throughout my four years here.
Internship Experience
I have never formally done an internship but have conducted independent research at the University of Glasgow throughout the summer of 2017.
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
Being able to study abroad gave me the confidence to pursue an international education post-grad.
Courtney Gamache
Major: biochemistry & molecular biology
Hometown: Lenox, Massachusetts
Graduate School: Concordia University (Montréal, Canada)
Field of Study: biology
How has Dickinson prepared you for your future?
I was fortunate to have been exposed to two years of undergraduate laboratory research—including two summer internships—and that has really fostered a love for research in parallel to my ultimate goal, which is a career in medicine.
What are you most anticipating about your future?
I'm excited to experience life in a big city as an international student and to be able to contribute to genetics research in the process.
Kimberly Monteferante
Major: biochemistry & molecular biology
Hometown: Putnam Valley, New York
Graduate School: St. George's University School of Medicine (Grenada)
How has Dickinson prepared you for your future?
Dickinson has provided me with a well-rounded education that will make me a more compassionate, understanding and open-minded doctor.
What are you most anticipating about your future?
I am most excited to start playing a greater role in helping people in my community as I acquire more knowledge in medical school.
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
The fact that I am a fall athlete who studied abroad in the spring and has been accepted into medical school displays the commitment Dickinson has to creating opportunities that allow students to pursue all their interests.
Meredith Johnson
Major: biochemistry & molecular biology, neuroscience
Hometown: Orefield, Pennsylvania
Graduate School: Arizona State University
Field of Study: biology
How has Dickinson prepared you for your future?
Lab experience and great mentors are the most important factors to my success; Dickinson certainly had both for me over these past four years.
Internship Experience
- 2015, Lehigh Velley Health Network Summer Scholars Program, Allentown, Pennsylvania: student researcher
- 2016, National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates, Edmond, Oklahoma; Lesvos, Greece; Tekirdag, Turkey: research fellowship
- 2017, National Science Foundation Partnerships for International Research and Education, San Juan, Puerto Rico; Avignon, France: research fellowship
What are you most anticipating about your future?
I’m excited to find my research niche and to be in a part of the country with a great amount of pollinator biodiversity!
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
My research experience from 2016-18 with [Assistant] Professor [of Chemistry Jason] Gavenonis. In addition to being a biochemistry & molecular biology honors candidate, I was able to attend the 2018 American Chemical Society meeting in New Orleans because of this research.
Zoe Irons
Major: biochemistry & molecular biology
Hometown: North Haven, Connecticut
Graduate School: University of Oregon
Field of Study: Biology
How has Dickinson prepared you for your future?
Dickinson gave me the opportunity to accumulate really valuable research experiences as an undergraduate as well as the opportunity to TA in lab classes, starting my sophomore year.
Internship Experience
I spent two summers working at Dickinson for Dr. John Henson as a research assistant.
What are you most anticipating about your future?
I'm looking forward to developing my skills as a research scientist and being part of exciting new developments in my field.
What are some of the defining moments of your Dickinson experience?
I was the editor-in-chief of the Dickinson Science Magazine for three semesters. It was a really valuable experience and helped me gain confidence in a leadership position. In a similar vein, I stage managed several shows for the Mermaid Players.
Albert Westfall
Major: biochemistry & molecular biology
Hometown: Hammonton, New Jersey
Graduate School: University of Connecticut
Field of Study: molecular and cellular biology
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Published April 12, 2018