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Katherine J. Perschbacher completes PhD in Molecular Medicine

Katherine (Katie) Perschbacher completed her thesis work in the lab of Justin Grobe, PhD (Pharmacology).  Her translational research project identified a novel role for the Regulator of G Protein Signaling-2 (RGS2) within the placenta in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia, and involved an array of collaborators across multiple departments.  Katie has received an array of national accolades including a pre-doctoral / post-comprehensive exam fellowship from the University of Iowa Graduate College, and another pre-doctoral fellowship from the American Heart Association, in addition to multiple travel and presentation awards.  She has been recognized by the University of Iowa through her selection to participate both in the ‘downtown banner’ campaign, and as a finalist in the Graduate College’s “Three Minute Thesis” presentation competition.  Katie looks forward to pursuing a research career in the biotech industrial setting.

Date: 
Tuesday, December 11, 2018