| Samantha Elliott Kerry |
| Welcome to my little corner of the web! Currently a postdoctoral fellow at Duke University in the Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology, my research revolves around finding genes that enable the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans to fight off infection by Salmonella typhimurium. My current project examines the role of c-type lectins in the C. elegans immune response. Before my current job, I was a doctoral candidate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I pursued a degree in Microbiology and Immunology. My dissertation involved research on CD8+ T cells, and how they become activated to fight infections. Ultimately, my goal is to teach at a primarily undergraduate institution, like Furman University where I obtained my bachelor's degree. The Biology Department has a wonderful group of professors that became both mentors and friends while I attended Furman. Why do I want to teach? Good question! My teaching portfolio, including my philosophy of teaching and why C. elegans is such a cool organism to work with, is also on this web page. Outside of work, I enjoy spending my leisure time with my husband and 3 cats. I also enjoy reading, playing computer games, and watching ACC Basketball. |
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