Kalli Kappel
About Kalli Kappel
Kalli Kappel is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, with a background in biophysics and extensive research experience in various prestigious laboratories.
Current Role at Broad Institute
Kalli Kappel has been serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2019. In this role, Kappel engages in advanced research, contributing to the institute's mission of improving human health through genomics and biomedical research. The Broad Institute is known for its collaborative environment and innovative approaches to scientific challenges.
Previous Experience at McCammon Lab
Before joining the Broad Institute, Kalli Kappel worked at the McCammon Lab at the University of California, San Diego. Kappel was an Undergraduate Researcher from 2010 to 2014, where she gained foundational experience in biophysics and structural biology. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant for the Structural Biochemistry course (BIBC 100) in 2013, further enhancing her teaching and mentoring skills.
Research Experience at Columbia University
In 2012, Kalli Kappel worked as an NYSTEM Fellow at the Vunjak-Novakovic Lab at Columbia University in the City of New York. This position lasted for two months and provided Kappel with exposure to stem cell research and tissue engineering, contributing to her diverse research background.
Graduate Studies at Stanford University
Kalli Kappel pursued her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biophysics at Stanford University from 2014 to 2019. During her graduate studies, she developed expertise in various aspects of biophysics, which laid the groundwork for her subsequent research endeavors. Kappel also participated in the Amgen Scholars program at Stanford in 2013 for two months, further enriching her academic experience.
Undergraduate Education at UC San Diego
Kalli Kappel completed her Bachelor's Degree in Physics with a Biophysics Specialization at the University of California, San Diego, from 2010 to 2014. This undergraduate education provided her with a solid foundation in physics principles and their applications in biological systems, which has been instrumental in her research career.