Christina Murphy
About Christina Murphy
Christina Murphy is a Summer Research Intern at the National Institutes of Health and has a background in research focused on drug therapies for childhood sarcoma. She has worked at the University of Notre Dame as a Campus Tour Guide and Undergraduate Student Researcher since 2015.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Christina Murphy has been engaged as a Summer Research Intern at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2016. Her role is situated within the National Cancer Institute's Center for Cancer Research (NCI/CCR) in Bethesda, MD. During her time at NIH, she has contributed to various research initiatives, focusing on cancer-related studies.
Current Role at University of Notre Dame
Since 2015, Christina Murphy has served as a Campus Tour Guide in the Admissions Office at the University of Notre Dame. In this position, she provides prospective students and their families with insights into campus life and the undergraduate experience. Additionally, she has been an Undergraduate Student Researcher at the Harper Cancer Research Institute since 2015, focusing on cancer research.
Education and Expertise
Christina Murphy earned her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Neuroscience & Behavior and Poverty Studies from the University of Notre Dame, completing her studies from 2014 to 2018. She also participated in a study abroad program at Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla from 2016 to 2017. Following her undergraduate education, she attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, where she obtained her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from 2018 to 2022.
Research Focus
Christina Murphy's research primarily centers on the efficacy of novel drug therapies for fusion-positive rhabdomyosarcoma, a type of childhood sarcoma. This area of research is critical due to the challenging prognosis associated with this cancer. Her work contributes to the understanding and potential treatment options for this condition.
Previous Experience at Geisinger Health System
Before her current roles, Christina Murphy worked as a Summer Research Intern at Geisinger Health System from 2014 to 2015. During her one-year tenure, she gained valuable experience in a research environment, which laid the groundwork for her subsequent research endeavors.