Hi, I’m Caroline West

PhD Student in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology in the LaBella Lab

My current areas of research are tRNA, high-throughput genomics, mRNA, biomolecular condensates, and novel bacteriophages.

01_ABOUT ME >

My career started as an emergency room nurse, and while I enjoyed being able to directly impact lives, I wanted to make a difference in the world in a different way. That's where I found my love of research and science outreach.

My goal in life is ultimately to improve health outcomes through research and educate the public to reduce health literacy disparities.

Professional Journey

02_INSPIRATION

BS | Nursing | Clemson University

August 2014 - May 2018

MS | Chemistry | UNC Charlotte

August 2021 - December 2023

PhD | Bioinformatics and Computational Biology| UNC Charlotte

January 2024 - Present

03_EDUCATION

Python, Unix, R

Circular Dichroism

Cluster Computing

In vitro RNA synthesis

04_SKILLS

Get in touch if you want to chat about science, or have other cool ideas!

caroline.west319@gmail.com

5_CONTACT ME

BlueSky

GitHub