Carol Zhou, PhD
About Carol Zhou, PhD
Carol Zhou, PhD, is a Senior Computational Biologist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in phage bioinformatics and the integration of biological research with computational systems to address antibiotic resistance. She has held various academic and research positions, including postdoctoral roles at UC Davis and the University of Missouri, and has a diverse educational background in biological sciences, computer science, and literature.
Current Role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Carol Zhou serves as a Senior Computational Biologist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. She has held this position since 2000, contributing her expertise in computational biology to various research initiatives. Her work focuses on integrating biological research with computational systems to address complex biological challenges.
Previous Experience in Academia and Industry
Carol Zhou has a diverse background in both academia and industry. She worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at UC Davis from 1995 to 1998 and at the University of Missouri from 1994 to 1995. Additionally, she served as a Visiting Professor of Bioinformatics at Cal Poly State University from 2012 to 2013. Her industry experience includes a role as a Programmer at HP Software from 1999 to 2000 and as a Molecular Biologist at Sandoz from 1985 to 1988.
Educational Background and Degrees
Carol Zhou's educational journey includes a Ph.D. in Biological Science with a focus on Entomology from the University of Missouri-Columbia, completed between 1988 and 1993. She also holds a B.S. in Computer Science from California State University-Sacramento, earned in 1999, and a B.S. in Chemistry from Purdue University, obtained in 1979. Additionally, she has a M.A. in Russian Literature from Purdue University, completed between 1980 and 1983.
Specialization in Phage Bioinformatics
Carol Zhou specializes in phage bioinformatics, focusing on the role of bacteriophages in antibiotic resistance. Her research aims to enhance the understanding of these viruses and their potential applications in combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. She integrates biological research with computational systems to address the growing antibiotic resistance crisis.
Research Contributions to Bio-Defense Applications
Throughout her career, Carol Zhou has developed computational systems tailored for bio-defense applications. Her work emphasizes sequence and protein structure analysis, contributing to advancements in the field. This focus aligns with her broader goal of addressing public health challenges through innovative computational biology solutions.