Kate Megquier
About Kate Megquier
Kate Megquier is a Postdoctoral Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Ph.D. in Medical Science from Uppsala University and has a diverse academic background in veterinary medicine and art.
Work at Broad Institute
Kate Megquier has been a Postdoctoral Associate at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard since 2018. In this role, she conducts research in a collaborative environment focused on advancing biomedical science. Additionally, she has served as a Visiting Scholar at the Broad Institute since 2013, contributing to various projects and initiatives within the institute. Her work at Broad Institute is based in Cambridge, MA.
Education and Expertise
Kate Megquier holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Medical Science from Uppsala University, which she completed from 2014 to 2018. She also earned a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, where she studied from 2007 to 2012. In addition, she obtained a Master of Science (MS) in Comparative Biomedical Sciences from the same institution. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Studio Art with a minor in Geology from Wellesley College, completed from 1997 to 2001.
Previous Experience
Before her current roles, Kate Megquier worked as a Graphics Assistant at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2002 to 2007. She also gained practical experience as an Intern Veterinarian at VCA Alameda East Veterinary Hospital in the Greater Denver Area from 2012 to 2013. These positions contributed to her diverse skill set in both veterinary medicine and scientific research.