Katelynn Kazane

  • Postdoctoral Scholar, UCLA Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics
  • UCLA

Dr. Katelynn Kazane received her BS degree in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA in 2014, and she joined the IGI as a Research Associate in February 2016.  She will be using the CRISPR-Cas9 system for DNA library screening. Her research interests include molecular genetics and the applications of genetic engineering in understanding and developing treatments for infectious diseases.

Sessions

  • Innate Immunity: Our Microscopic First Responders

    Our immune system keeps our bodies healthy by fighting disease, but how does it recognize friend from foe? Meet the first line of defense against viral infections, and we’ll explore the basics of the innate immune response, how it is coordinated, and the consequences of when it all goes right (or wrong). Recommended grade level: […]