We’re excited to share that Michelle Kha, Campus High, 2020, is a Research Technician at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She works in the Department of Medical Oncology under Dr. Max Wattenberg, studying myeloid cell functions in pancreatic cancer.
We appreciate the vital work you are doing, Michelle!
We are delighted to announce that Michelle Kha, Campus High
School, 2020, has graduated from Amherst College with a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry
and Biophysics, Cum Laude.
Michelle’s honors thesis, titled “Visualization and
Characterization of Key Neurons Located in the Midbrain and Brainstem Involved
in Sensory Processing Responses in Mice,” was conducted under the guidance of
the Fénelon
Lab at UMass-Amherst. This work qualified her for a degree with Latin honors
and led to her induction into the Society of Sigma Xi, the International Scientific
Research Honor Society. As an associate member of Sigma Xi, Michelle is
recognized for her outstanding research abilities.
This summer, Michelle will spend time at home preparing to
apply to graduate school. She also plans to pursue biomedical research programs,
continuing her scientific discovery and innovation journey.
Congratulations on your achievements, Michelle!