Catherine H.
About Catherine H.
Catherine H. is a Research Associate I in the Infectious Diseases and Microbiome Department at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2020. She has a diverse background in research and leadership roles, including positions at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Work at Broad Institute
Catherine H. is currently employed at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard as a Research Associate I in the Infectious Diseases and Microbiome Department. She has been in this role since 2020, working under the supervision of Professor Pardis Sabeti. Her responsibilities include conducting research related to infectious diseases and microbiomes, contributing to ongoing projects, and collaborating with other researchers in the department.
Education and Expertise
Catherine H. holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Harvard University, which she completed from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, she studied at the University of Oxford, where she participated in study abroad coursework in Historical and Contemporary Evolutionary Biology during the summer of 2018. Her educational background is complemented by her experience in various research roles, enhancing her expertise in infectious diseases and microbiology.
Previous Research Experience
Before her current role, Catherine H. worked as a Research Intern in the Infectious Diseases and Microbiome Department at the Broad Institute from 2018 to 2020. She also served as a Research Assistant at the Harvard Global Health Institute from 2017 to 2018, where she contributed to global health research initiatives. Her earlier experiences include working as a Research Intern in the Organic Chemistry Department at Brooklyn College and as a Physics Teaching Fellow at Harvard University.
Leadership Roles
Catherine H. held the position of President at TEDxHarvardCollege from 2017 to 2020, where she led initiatives to organize events and promote discussions on various topics. Additionally, she served as Co-Director and Teacher for Chinatown ESL at Phillips Brooks House Association Inc. from 2017 to 2019, focusing on educational outreach and community engagement.
Current Positions
In addition to her role at the Broad Institute, Catherine H. is currently a Fulbright Scholar at EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) since 2020. She also works as a Research Technician II at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she has been contributing to research efforts since 2020. These positions reflect her commitment to advancing research in the fields of health and science.