Past Students

Jessica Vorse, B.S.

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The College of Wooster, B.S. in Biology, 2019

UNE, M.S. in Marine Science, 2022

Jessica was a M.S. student in Marine Science and co-advised by Dr. Kristin Burkholder (School of Biological Sciences) and Dr. Carrie Byron (School of Marine and Environmental Programs).  Jess’s research focused on post-harvest conditions that impact microbiological safety of edible seaweed.  Her work was truly interdisciplinary and allowed her to engage in microbiology bench work while also interacting with         collaborators in the Maine seaweed industry.

Collen Moody

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UNE, B.S. in Medical Biology, 2022

Colleen studied the effect of post-harvest conditions on microbiological safety of edible seaweed.  Her findings will inform food safety practices used by Maine’s growing seafood industry.

Justin Dixson

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UNE, B.S. in Medical Biology, 2022

Justin studied whether microplastics can serve as vectors for pathogen transport into marine organisms used for human food consumption.  He also played hockey for UNE.

Afnan Saleem Yahya

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UNE, B.S. in Medical Biology with minors in Public Health and Health, Wellness, and Society, 2022

Afnan’s project examined the potential for novel compounds to increase Staphylococcal susceptibility to antibiotics. Her work will provide insight to one novel approach to multi-antibiotic resistant bacteria.