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Principal Investigator<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Renee Geck, PhD<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

geck [at] gonzaga.edu
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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renee is an alum of the Dunham Lab<\/a> (University of Washington), Toker Lab<\/a> (Harvard \/ BIDMC), and Schmitt Lab<\/a> (George Fox University). She is a member of the ClinGen G6PD VCEP<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renee’s CV<\/a> | Gonzaga faculty page<\/a> | Google Scholar<\/a> | ORCiD<\/a> | GitHub<\/a> | LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lab Members<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Kate Furman<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Kate is a biology major with a chemistry minor. She likes running and hiking and loves to be outside. She also likes traveling. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Amy Howlett<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lauren Latona<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Lauren is a Biology and Classical Civilizations major, particularly passionate about data analysis and science communication. She loves to read, hike, experiment with different art forms, and find cool museums in her free time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Katie Manson<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sophia Ohlson-Kiehn<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Sophia is a biology and sociology major who loves to read. She also enjoys hiking, playing sports, and going to the gym.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Norah Thornton<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Ella Tran<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Ella is a biology major with a chemistry minor who loves to learn and is excited about research. Outside of school, she loves to hike and be outside, go to the gym, and explore new places.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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