IT'S ALL DAD'S FAULT

Katie Perschbacher is a fourth-year Ph.D. student in the Molecular Medicine Program under the mentorship of Justin Grobe. She completed her bachelor’s degree in 2013 at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Her research is focused on identifying the early molecular mechanisms that lead to preeclampsia, a cardiovascular disorder of pregnancy.  Katie made it to the final round of competition, and was chosen among the top three presenters.  Her presentation can be viewed on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HW7v87mPY0&index=2&list=PLwfrsbcyKzkhvPz3bxwt_eazZez46ksRK

The 3 Minute Thesis Competition challenges graduate students to communicate their research in three minutes or less in non-specialist language. Learn more about all the finalists on the finalist showcase website.