Christine Tin Aburto
About Christine Tin Aburto
Christine Tin Aburto is a Postbaccalaureate Research Fellow with over six years of research experience focused on antibody immune responses against enteric viruses. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Microbiology from Virginia Tech and currently works at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine as a Medical Doctor and PhD candidate.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Christine Tin Aburto serves as a Postbaccalaureate Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2016. In this role, she conducts research focused on antibody immune responses against enteric viruses. Her work contributes to the understanding of viral pathogenesis and the immune system's response to viral infections.
Research Experience and Interests
Aburto has over six years of research experience, primarily concentrating on viral pathogenesis, molecular mechanisms of viral replication, the microbiome, and host immune responses. Her extensive background includes roles at various institutions, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of these complex biological processes.
Education and Academic Background
Aburto studied Microbiology at Virginia Tech, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 2012 to 2016. She also attended C.d. Hylton High School from 2008 to 2012. Her educational background laid the foundation for her research career in microbiology and immunology.
Previous Research Positions
Prior to her current position, Aburto worked in various research roles. She was an Undergraduate Researcher at Virginia Tech from 2012 to 2016 and served as a Wilkins-Fralin Research Fellow in 2013. Additionally, she participated in the Latitude Zero: Ecuador Research Initiative at Universidad San Francisco De Quito in 2015 and completed a short-term NIH Traineeship in 2014.
Current Role at University of Pittsburgh
Since 2019, Christine Tin Aburto has been pursuing her Medical Doctor and PhD Candidate studies at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. This dual role allows her to integrate her research expertise with medical training, further enhancing her contributions to the field of medicine and research.