Principal Investigator
Renee Geck, PhD
geck [at] gonzaga.edu
@reneegeck.bsky.social
Renee has a background in genetics, cell, and molecular biology. She loves solving puzzles of the consequences of mutations and genetic variation, curating and communicating the connections between genotype and phenotype, and integrating research experiences into undergraduate classes.
Renee is an alum of the Dunham Lab (University of Washington), Toker Lab (Harvard / BIDMC), and Schmitt Lab (George Fox University). She is a member of the ClinGen G6PD VCEP.
Renee’s CV | Gonzaga faculty page | Google Scholar | ORCiD | GitHub | LinkedIn
Lab Members
Sophie Harrison
Amy Howlett
Amy is a Biology major and History minor who is really excited about genetics! When not in lab, you can find her playing the violin, in a game of cribbage, walking outside, or reading a book.
Katie Manson
Katie a Biology major who loves to draw every moment she gets. Outside of science, she loves to practice ballet and read a good fantasy book in her spare time.
Skylar Markley
Skylar is a Neuroscience major with a Music and Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership minor. Outside of science, she loves being active, singing, and finding her next adventure!
Sophia Ohlson-Kiehn
Sophia is a biology and sociology major who loves to read. She also enjoys hiking, playing sports, and going to the gym.
Norah Thornton
Norah is a Biology major with a Spanish minor. She is interested in medical sciences and has special interests in cell biology. Outside of school Norah enjoys going to the gym, spending time with her three dogs, and traveling with friends and family.