Dr. Abigail Koppes-
Principal Investigator

Jessica Woolston Joins the Fray!

Scientist in the making and dog mother of two, Jessica Woolston joined ABNEL in the Fall semester of 2023. While living in Europe, Jess reached out to Dr. Abigail Koppes after reading her work. Showing both an interest in the gut-microbiome and the initiative to advance the field, she was readily welcomed aboard.

While still pending, Jess’ project is headed towards studying the relationship between bacteria and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Our lab eagerly awaits to see what she will accomplish!

 

Jessica speaks in Skype a Scientist program

Jessica speaks in Skype a Scientist program

Jessica volunteered through the program Skype a Scientist to share her enthusiasm and experience to an all-girls high school class. From Omaha Nebraska, Marian High School students tuned in and learned about Jessica’s path to becoming a scientist and her current and...