Cheyenne, WY
Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2011-2017)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, USA
B.S. Microbiology (2005-2010)
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, USA
B.S. Physiology (2005-2010)
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY, USA
COVID-19 Data Analyst @ Wyoming Department of Health (2020-present)
Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Supervisor: Clay Van Houten
− Developed R and SAS codes to process and report Wyoming COVID test results
COVID-19 Logistics Manager @ Wyoming Department of Health (2020)
Wyoming Public Health Laboratory, Supervisor: Noah Hull
− Developed R codes to process and report WPHL COVID test results
Postdoctoral Fellow @ Oregon Health and Sciences University (2017-2020)
Division of Reproductive and Developmental Sciences, Mentor: Dr. Jon Hennebold
− Investigation of intraovarian regulators of ovulation and luteal development in the rhesus macaque model of human reproductive function
Postdoctoral Research Associate @ University of Nebraska Medical Center (2017)
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mentor: Dr. John S. Davis
− Proteomic analysis of isolated lipid droplets from beef cattle.
Graduate Student @ University of Nebraska Medical Center (2011-2017)
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Mentor: Dr. John S. Davis
− Investigation of factors important for the formation of the bovine corpus luteum as well as regulation of luteal demise at the end of a cycle
Research Technician I @ University of Nebraska Medical Center (2011)
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Supervisor: Dr. John S. Davis
− Determination of prostaglandin F 2 α (PGF) directed changes in the bovine corpus luteum
Undergraduate Research Fellow @ University of Wyoming (2006-2010)
Zoology and Physiology, Mentor: Dr. Donal Skinner
− Explored the presence of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), its receptor, and EP24.15, an enzyme that cleaves GnRH, outside of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis.
Undergraduate Research Fellow @ University of Wyoming (2010-2010)
Molecular Biology, Mentor: Dr. John Willford
− Reporter bacteriophage system for detection of Escherichia coli O157H7 in food.
Summer Research Student @ University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2010-2010)
Biochemistry, Mentor: Dr. Mark Wilson
− Examined the importance of YhbO H105 in protecting Escherichia coli from oxidative stress.
Macromolecular Structure and Function Teaching Assistant @ University of Nebraska Medical Center (2013-2013)
Supervisor: Dr. Richard MacDonald
− Led weekly discussion sections for introductory graduate course which included short lectures as well as designing practice problem sets and quizzes.
General Biology Supplemental Instructor @ University of Wyoming (2008-2010)
Supervisor: Dr. Mark Lyford
− Group tutoring for General Biology students.
Microbiology Teaching Assistant @ University of Wyoming (2008-2010)
Supervisor: Rachel Watson
− Taught lab lectures, assisted students, wrote quizzes, graded reports and projects.
Mini-MPH for Public Health Professionals (2021)
New England Public Health Training Center, 5.5 credit hours
Data Collection for Program Evaluation (2021)
Northwest Center for Public Health Practice, 3 credit hours
Teaching Proficiency Program Certificate (2015)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Researcher Technology Commercialization Certificate (2012)
UneMed Corporation, UNMC technology transfer office
Learning Actively Mentoring Program (2021)
− A comprehensive, sustained mentoring and professional development program with an emphasis on how to best adopt active learning strategies in large-scale active learning classrooms
Frontiers in Reproduction (2018)
Marine Biology Laboratory, Woods Hole, MS
− An intensive 6-week-long laboratory and lecture course for scientists-in-training who seek to improve their knowledge and experimental skills in order to pursue a career in the Reproductive Sciences
Nebraska Health Policy Short Course (2015)
University of Nebraska Medical Center , Omaha, NE
− Interactive and applied learning two-day workshop providing overview of policy processes and health policy development in Nebraska
Nebraska Women's Leadership Network – Spring Conference (2015)
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
− Network to promote the growth and education of women and create a nationwide network of female leaders with ties to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
UNMC Student Senate Leadership Summit (2015)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Research Exchange Student, Mentor: Dr. John Wu 2008, 2009
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD
− Examined at the difference of EP24.15 activity in un-treated and gonadotropin releasing hormone agonist treated mice and rats as part of two consecutive summer internships
Lalor Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019-2020)
The Lalor Foundation - “Advancing Research and Innovation in Reproductive Health”
− Project Title: Cytokine Regulators of Ovulation and Luteal Development
AFRI PreDoctoral Fellowship (2014-2017)
National Institute of Food and Agriculture, United States Department of Agriculture
− Project Title: Elucidating the formation and function of lipid droplets in the bovine corpus luteum
UNMC Assistantship/Fellowship Renewal (2014-2014)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
− Project Title: Elucidating the formation and function of lipid droplets in the bovine corpus luteum
UNMC Assistantship/Fellowship (2013-2014)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
− Project Title: Elucidating the formation and function of lipid droplets in the bovine corpus luteum
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INBRE Undergraduate Fellowship, University of Wyoming (2010)
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NSF/EPSCoR Undergraduate Fellowship, University of Wyoming (2010)
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NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2010)
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NASA Space Grant for Undergraduates, University of Wyoming (2009-2010)
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McNair Scholar’s Program-Research Grant, University of Wyoming (2008)
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NSF/EPSCoR Undergraduate Fellowship, University of Wyoming (2007)
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NSF/EPSCoR Freshman Summer Fellowship, University of Wyoming (2006)
Loan Repayment Program for Contraceptive and Infertility Research (2019-2021)
− Project Title: Intrafollicular Regulators of Ovulation and Luteal Development
Frontiers in Reproduction (2018)
Marine Biology Laboratory, Woods Hole, MS
− An intensive 6-week-long laboratory and lecture course for scientists-in-training who seek to improve their knowledge and experimental skills in order to pursue a career in the Reproductive Sciences
Anita Payne Scholarship (2018)
Society for the Study of Reproduction
− Supports the cost of travel and participation in the Frontiers in Reproduction program
Graduate Student of Distinction (2017)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Graduate Poster Award Winner (2016)
Gilbert S. Greenwald Symposium on Reproduction
Trainee Travel Award (2015, 2016)
Society for the Study of Reproduction
UNMC Women’s Faculty Club Scholarship (2014)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Trainee Oral Presentation Award, Third Place (2014)
Rocky Mountain Reproductive Sciences Symposium
Exceptional Incoming Graduate Student (2011)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Undergraduate Poster Award, Second Place (2010)
John A. Hill Memorial Scholarship (2010)
Leroy and Martha Maki Scholarship (2009-2010)
Amanda and Oscar Schmale Scholarship (2008-2009)
National SMART Grant (2008-2009)
Student Success Services Scholarship (2007)
President’s List – Honor Roll (2008, 2010)
VP Academic Affairs List – Honor Roll (2009)
Dean’s List – Honor Roll (2005, 2006, 2008)
Formation and characterization of lipid droplets of the bovine corpus luteum.
Talbott HA, Plewes MR, Krause C, Hou X, Zhang P, Rizzo WB, Wood JR, Cupp AS, Davis JS.
Sci Rep. 2020 Jul 9;10(1):11287. doi: 10.1038/s41598-020-68091-2.
PMID: 32647143
Trafficking of cholesterol from lipid droplets to mitochondria in bovine luteal cells: Acute control of progesterone synthesis.
Plewes MR, Krause C, Talbott HA, Przygrodzka E, Wood JR, Cupp AS, Davis JS.
FASEB J. 2020 Aug;34(8):10731-10750. doi: 10.1096/fj.202000671R. Epub 2020 Jul 2.
PMID: 32614098
Luteinizing hormone regulates the phosphorylation and localization of the mitochondrial effector dynamin-related protein-1 (DRP1) and steroidogenesis in the bovine corpus luteum.
Plewes MR, Hou X, Talbott HA, Zhang P, Wood JR, Cupp AS, Davis JS.
FASEB J. 2020 Apr;34(4):5299-5316. doi: 10.1096/fj.201902958R. Epub 2020 Feb 20.
PMID: 32077149
Transcriptomic and bioinformatics analysis of the early time-course of the response to prostaglandin F2 alpha in the bovine corpus luteum.
Talbott H, Hou X, Qiu F, Zhang P, Guda C, Yu F, Cushman RA, Wood JR, Wang C, Cupp AS, Davis JS.
Data Brief. 2017 Sep 1;14:695-706. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2017.08.026. eCollection 2017 Oct.
PMID: 28932774
Early transcriptome responses of the bovine midcycle corpus luteum to prostaglandin F2α includes cytokine signaling.
Talbott H, Hou X, Qiu F, Zhang P, Guda C, Yu F, Cushman RA, Wood JR, Wang C, Cupp AS, Davis JS.
Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2017 May 23. pii: S0303-7207(17)30287-3. doi: 10.1016/j.mce.2017.05.018.
PMID: 28549990
Transcriptomes of bovine ovarian follicular and luteal cells.
Romereim SM, Summers AF, Pohlmeier WE, Zhang P, Hou X, Talbott HA, Cushman RA, Wood JR, Davis JS, Cupp AS.
Data Brief. 2016 Dec 10;10:335-339. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2016.11.093. eCollection 2017 Feb.
PMID: 28004024
Gene expression profiling of bovine ovarian follicular and luteal cells provides insight into cellular identities and functions.
Romereim SM, Summers AF, Pohlmeier WE, Zhang P, Hou X, Talbott HA, Cushman RA, Wood JR, Davis JS, Cupp AS.
Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2016 Sep 28. pii: S0303-7207(16)30403-8. doi: 10.1016/j.mce.2016.09.029.
PMID: 27693538
Confident difference criterion: a new Bayesian differentially expressed gene selection algorithm with applications.
Yu F, Chen MH, Kuo L, Talbott H, Davis JS.
BMC Bioinformatics. 2015 Aug 7;16:245. doi: 10.1186/s12859-015-0664-3.
PMID: 26250443
Effects of IL8 and immune cells on the regulation of luteal progesterone secretion.
Talbott H, Delaney A, Zhang P, Yu Y, Cushman RA, Cupp AS, Hou X, Davis JS.
Reproduction. 2014 Jul;148(1):21-31. doi: 10.1530/REP-13-0602. Epub 2014 Mar 31.
PMID: 24686456
ATF3 expression in the corpus luteum: possible role in luteal regression.
Mao D, Hou X, Talbott H, Cushman R, Cupp A, Davis JS.
Mol Endocrinol. 2013 Dec;27(12):2066-79. doi: 10.1210/me.2013-1274. Epub 2013 Nov 6.
PMID: 24196350
Effects of gonadotrophin-releasing hormone outside the hypothalamic-pituitary-reproductive axis.
Skinner DC, Albertson AJ, Navratil A, Smith A, Mignot M, Talbott H, Scanlan-Blake N.
J Neuroendocrinol. 2009 Mar;21(4):282-92. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2826.2009.01842.x. Review.
PMID: 19187469
The gonadotropin-releasing hormone type I receptor is expressed in the mouse cerebellum.
Albertson AJ, Talbott H, Wang Q, Jensen D, Skinner DC.
Cerebellum. 2008;7(3):379-84. doi: 10.1007/s12311-008-0038-8.
PMID: 18592335
Preface and cover illustrations, In: The Life Cycle of the Corpus Luteum.
Meidan R, Davis JS, Talbott H.
Springer International Publishing. Meidan R. ed., 2017; v-vii.
doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-43238-0
Chapter 4: Luteal Lipid Droplets and Metabolic Pathways, In: The Life Cycle of the Corpus Luteum.
Talbott H and Davis JS.
Springer International Publishing. Meidan R. ed., 2017; 4:57-78.
doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-43238-0
Poster Presentation: Gonadotropin and Oxygen Regulation of Leukemia Inhibitory Factor Production by Rhesus Macaque Non-luteinized Granulosa Cells. Heather Talbott, Adam Krieg, Jon Hennebold. Society for the Study of Reproduction, San Jose, CA. July 16-20, 2019.
Poster Presentation: Gonadotropin and Oxygen Regulation of Leukemia Inhibitory Factor Production by Rhesus Macaque Non-luteinized Granulosa Cells. Heather Talbott, Adam Krieg, Jon Hennebold. Society for the Study of Reproduction, Northwest Reproductive Sciences Symposium, Astoria, OR. June 7-8, 2019.
Protein Kinase A and AMP-dependent Protein Kinase Signaling Pathways Regulate Steroidogenesis via Opposite Effects on Hormone Sensitive Lipase (HSL) Activity in the Bovine Corpus Luteum. Emilia Przygrodzka, Xiaoying Hou, Michele Plewes, Pan Zhang, Heather Talbott, John S Davis. Society for the Study of Reproduction, New Orleans, LA. July 10-13, 2018.
Dynamic Regulation of the Mitochondrial Effector Dynamin Like 1 (DNM1L) and Steroidogenesis in the Bovine Corpus Luteum. Michele R. Plewes, Heather Talbott, Xiaoying Hou, Pan Zhang, and John S. Davis. Society for the Study of Reproduction, New Orleans, LA. July 10-13, 2018.
Poster Presentation: Composition and Regulation of Lipid Droplets in Bovine Corpora Lutea. Heather A. Talbott, Crystal Krause, Xiaoying Hou, Pan Zhang, William B. Rizzo, Dragana Lagundzin, Nicholas T. Woods and John S. Davis. Society for the Study of Reproduction, San Diego, CA. July 16-20 2016.
A Comparison of Ovarian Follicular and Luteal Cell Gene Expression Profiles Provides Insight into Cellular Identities and Functions. Sarah Romereim, Xiaoying Hou, Heather Talbott, Robert Cushman, Jennifer Wood, John Davis, Andrea Cupp. Society for the Study of Reproduction, San Diego, CA. July 16-20, 2016.
Poster Presentation: Composition and Regulation of Lipid Droplets in Bovine Corpora Lutea. Heather A. Talbott, Crystal Krause, Xiaoying Hou, Pan Zhang, William B. Rizzo, Nicholas T. Woods and John S. Davis. Rocky Mountain Reproductive Sciences Symposium, Loveland, CO. April 22, 2016.
Poster Presentation: The Lipid Droplet Proteins Perilipin 2 and Hormone Sensitive Lipase are Expressed during Luteal Differentiation. Heather A. Talbott, Crystal Cordes, Sheikh M. K. Alam, Xiaoying Hou, Fang Yu, Andrea Cupp, John S. Davis. National Institutes of Food and Agriculture Project Directors Meeting, Washington D.C. August 5th, 2015.
Poster Presentation: NFκB Activation during bovine corpus luteum regression. Heather Talbott, Pan Zhang, Xiaoying Hou, Autumn Keiser, Fang Yu, Andrea Cupp, John S. Davis. Rocky Mountain Reproductive Sciences Symposium, Fort Collins, CO. May 1st, 2015.
Poster Presentation: Identification of IL-17 as a potential mediator of luteolysis: Inhibition of progesterone secretion. Heather Talbott, Pan Zhang, Xiaoying Hou, Autumn Keiser, Fang Yu, Andrea Cupp, John S. Davis. Society for the Study of Reproduction, San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 18th-22nd.
Oral Presentation: Identification of the IL-17 Pathway as a Potential Inhibitor of Small Luteal Cell Progesterone Secretion. Heather Talbott, Pan Zhang, Xiaoying Hou, Andrea S. Cupp, John S. Davis. Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum, Creighton University, Omaha, NE. February 28th, 2015.
Oral Presentation: The lipid droplet proteins perilipin 2 and hormone sensitive lipase are expressed during the differentiation of bovine granulosa and theca cells during corpus luteum formation. Heather Talbott, Sheikh M. K. Alam, Crystal Cordes, Xiaoying Hou, John S. Davis. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 100 Year Celebration. May 19th, 2014.
Oral Presentation: The lipid droplet proteins perilipin 2 and hormone sensitive lipase are expressed during the differentiation of bovine granulosa and theca cells during corpus luteum formation. Heather Talbott, Sheikh M. K. Alam, Crystal Cordes, Xiaoying Hou, John S. Davis, Rocky Mountain Reproductive Sciences Symposium, Fort Collins, CO. May 2nd, 2014.
Oral Presentation: Lipid Droplet Formation and Expression of Lipid Droplet-Associated Proteins During Bovine Luteal Formation. Heather Talbott, Crystal Cordes, Sheikh M. K. Alam, Xiaoying Hou, John S. Davis. International Student Research Forum, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark. June 1-4th, 2014
Oral Presentation: The Lipid Droplet Proteins Perilipin 2 and Hormone Sensitive Lipase Are Expressed During the Differentiation of Bovine Granulosa and Theca Cells During Corpus Luteum Formation. Heather Talbott, Crystal Cordes, Sheikh M. K. Alam, Xiaoying Hou, John S. Davis. Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum, Creighton University, Omaha, NE. March 1st, 2014.
Oral Presentation: The lipid droplet proteins perilipin 2 and hormone sensitive lipase are expressed during the differentiation of bovine granulosa and theca cells during corpus luteum formation. Heather Talbott, Sheikh M. K. Alam, Crystal Cordes, Xiaoying Hou, John S. Davis. Society for the Study of Reproduction, Montréal, Québec, Canada. July 22nd 2013 – July 26th 2013.
Yes-associated protein (YAP) plays an important role in the development of ovarian follicles. Xiaoying Hou, Cheng Wang, Heather Talbott, Prabuddha Chakraborty, Shyamal K. Roy, John S. Davis. Society for the Study of Reproduction, Montréal, Québec, Canada. July 22nd 2013 – July 26th 2013
Prostaglandin F2a Activates Stress Response Signaling and Induces Expression of Activating Transcription Factor 3 (ATF3) in Bovine Large Luteal Cells. Dagan Mao, Pan Zhang, Crystal Cordes, Mathew Stephany, Heather Talbott, Andrea Cupp, Robert Cushman, Xiaoying Hou, John S. Davis. Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Reproduction. The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA. August 10-16, 2012
Poster Presentation: Granulosa to luteal cell differentiation: Accumulation of lipid droplets and expression of hormone sensitive lipase. Heather Talbott, Crystal Cordes, Xiaoying Hou, John S. Davis. FASEB – Lipid Droplets: Metabolic consequences of the storage of neutral lipids, Snowmass, CO. July 22-27, 2012,
Luteinizing hormone stimulates PKA-mediated phosphorylation of hormone-sensitive lipase (Ser 563) in the bovine corpus luteum. Crystal Cordes, Xiaoying Hou, Heather Talbott, John Davis. FASEB – Lipid Droplets: Metabolic consequences of the storage of neutral lipids, Snowmass, CO. July 22-27, 2012
Poster Presentation: Granulosa to luteal cell differentiation: Accumulation of lipid droplets and expression of hormone sensitive lipase. Heather Talbott, Crystal Cordes, Xiaoying Hou, John S. Davis. Rocky Mountain Reproductive Sciences Symposium, Loveland, CO. April 21, 2012.
Luteinizing hormone stimulates PKA-mediated phosphorylation of hormone-sensitive lipase Ser 563 in the bovine corpus luteum. Crystal Cordes, Xiaoying Hou, Heather Talbott, John Davis. Rocky Mountain Reproductive Sciences Symposium, Loveland, CO. April 21, 2012
Oral Presentation: Pathway analysis of temporal gene expression in the bovine corpus luteum following in vivo injection with prostaglandin F2α. Heather Talbott, Xiaoying Hou, Babu Guda, John S. Davis. Midwest Student Biomedical Research Forum, Creighton University, Omaha, NE. February 18, 2012.
Poster Presentation: PGF2α stimulates the expression IL8 and other chemokines: A potential role in corpus luteum regression through recruitment of neutrophils. Heather Talbott, Xiaoying Hou, Jing Li, Pan Zhang, John S. Davis. American Society for Cell Biology, Denver, CO. December 3-7, 2011.
Rapid Induction of Interleukin 8 (IL8) Expression during Prostaglandin F2alpha Induced Regression of the Corpus Luteum: Role in Neutrophil degranulation and chemotaxis. Abigail Delaney, Heather Talbott, Yangsheng Yu, Jacques Ramey, Xiaoying Hou, and John S Davis. Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Orlando, FL. October 15-19, 2011
Regulators of Ovarian Function: Lipid Droplets and Cytokines (Nov 11, 2019)
Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming , Laramie, WY
Graduate School Preparation for Underrepresented Students (Apr. 26, 2018)
McNair Scholars Program, University of Wyoming , Laramie, WY
Primate Ovulation: Intrafollicular signaling by steroid receptors and inflammatory cytokines (Apr. 25, 2019)
Wyoming Sensory Biology Center Seminar Series, University of Wyoming , Laramie, WY
Primate Ovulation: Inflammatory cytokine and steroid mediators of intrafollicular signaling (June 8, 2018)
Frontiers in Reproduction, Woods Hole, MS
Primate Ovulation: Inflammatory cytokine and steroid mediators of intrafollicular signaling (June 11, 2018)
The Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
Ovulation: A role for Membrane-Associated Progesterone Receptors? (Dec 12, 2018)
Division of Reproductive and Developmental Sciences, Oregon National Primate Research Center, Beaverton, OR
The Composition and Regulation of Lipid Droplets in the Bovine Corpus Luteum (June 30, 2017)
Division of Reproduction and Developmental Sciences, Oregon National Primate Research Center, Beaverton, OR
The Composition and Regulation of Lipid Droplets in the Bovine Corpus Luteum (May 1, 2017)
Reproductive and Developmental Sciences Program, Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI
The Composition and Regulation of Lipid Droplets in the Bovine Corpus Luteum (Feb 22, 2017)
Department of Animal Sciences, Penn State University, University Park, PA
The Composition and Regulation of Lipid Droplets in the Bovine Corpus Luteum (Oct 14, 2016)
VA seminar series, Omaha VA Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Graduate School and Obtaining Fellowship Awards (July 14, 2015)
Summer Undergraduate Research Program, Omaha, NE
Cholesterol Ester-Enriched Lipid Droplets (Mar 4, 2015)
Lipid Droplets Focus Group, Veteran’s Affairs Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, Omaha, NE
Molecular Insights: Cholesterol trafficking and modification (Feb 20, 2015)
Animal Physiology Seminar, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
The search for mediators of corpus luteum (CL) regression (Oct 10, 2014)
Animal Physiology Seminar, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Lipid droplets: a poorly understood ovarian structure that regulates fertility (Apr 20, 2013)
Regional Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Meeting, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE.
Trainee-Mentor Luncheon Co-coordinator (2019)
Society for the Study of Reproduction
Diversity Committee Trainee Representative (2018-2019)
Society for the Study of Reproduction
Bylaws Committee Trainee Representative (2017-2018)
Society for the Study of Reproduction
SSR Values & Vision Committee Trainee Representative (2017-2018)
Society for the Study of Reproduction
Trainee Affairs Committee Member (2017-2019)
Society for the Study of Reproduction
Midwest Graduate Career Fair Director (2014-2016)
Midwest Graduate Coalition, Omaha & Lincoln, NE
Institutional Safety Committee (2017-2020)
Oregon National Primate Research Center, Beaverton, OR
Summer Undergraduate Research Program (2018-2019)
University of Wyoming/Oregon National Primate Research Center
− Matched UWYO Honors students with ONPRC faculty
− Managed student onboarding documentation including immunizations
− Oversaw orientation of students to ONPRC and individual labs
Student Senate Issues Committee (2014-2016)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Graduate Council (2014-2015)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
− Comprised of graduate program directors and is responsible for Graduate College activities at UNMC in conjunction with the Dean
Student Senate Executive Committee (2014-2015)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Graduate Student Association President (2014-2015)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Graduate Student Grievance Policy Committee (2013-2015)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Graduate Student Association Vice-President (2013-2014)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Graduate Student Issues Committee Chair (2013-2014)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
International Student Ambassador (2013)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Graduate Student Association Social Chair (2012-2013)
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE
Oregon National Primate Research Center Outreach Program 2017-2020
Science Saturday, Laboratory Activity “Vio-lacious enciphalorhinitis-PCR” 2019
High School Biomedical Research Experience, Lab and Lecture “PCR” 2019
Science Saturday, Laboratory Activity “Alien monkey-chromatography” 2018
Middle School Science Club, Laboratory Activity “Kale it Quits” 2018
Skype a Scientist – kindergarten, second grade, and eighth grade classes 2018
Harlan High School – Introduction to UNMC OB/Gyn Research Day 2016
International Student Association, Vice President 2015-2016
Avery Elementary School Science Fair Judge 2012, 2013
Avery Elementary School Science Fair Judge 2014, 2015
Expanding Your Horizons Panelist 2014
International Student Ambassador 2013-2017
− American Association for the Advancement of Science
− American Society of Cell Biology
− Society for the Study of Reproduction
− Northwest Reproductive Scientific Symposium
− Nebraska Women’s Leadership Network
− Rocky Mountain Reproductive Sciences
− OHSU Postdoctoral Association
− Women in Science