Caroline Pederson
About Caroline Pederson
Caroline Pederson is a Senior Biologist with extensive experience in microbiology, currently working at ATCC since 2015. She has a background that includes roles at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Colorado State University, as well as significant expertise in handling M. tuberculosis isolates and working with the Human Microbiome Project.
Work at ATCC
Caroline Pederson has been employed at ATCC since 2015, currently holding the position of Senior Biologist. In this role, she has contributed to various projects and initiatives within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Biologist at ATCC from 2010 to 2015. Her work at ATCC has involved extensive research and development in microbiology.
Education and Expertise
Caroline Pederson earned her Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology from Colorado State University. She also studied at the University of Colorado at Boulder, further enhancing her knowledge in the field. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in microbiology, particularly in areas related to bacterial isolates and microbiome research.
Background
Caroline Pederson began her career with a summer internship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2004, where she gained practical experience in microbiology. Following this, she worked as a Research Coordinator at Colorado State University from 2004 to 2010, focusing on BSL3 research. Her background includes significant experience in high-containment laboratory settings.
Research Experience
Caroline Pederson has extensive experience working with M. tuberculosis BSL3 isolates, including tasks related to growth and genomic DNA extraction. She has also worked with anaerobes associated with the Human Microbiome Project, contributing to the understanding of microbial communities. Additionally, her research includes handling bacteriophage and plasmids, managing processes from growth to purification.