Elizabeth Cebul
About Elizabeth Cebul
Elizabeth Cebul is a Postdoctoral Researcher at The National Institutes of Health, specializing in sensory hair cell interactions using zebrafish genetics and advanced microscopy techniques. She has a Ph.D. in Neurobiology from Harvard University and has previously worked at institutions such as the University of Michigan and Haverford College.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Elizabeth Cebul has been a Postdoctoral Researcher at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2022. She works in the lab of Katie Kindt at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD). Her research utilizes zebrafish genetics and advanced microscopy techniques to study sensory hair cell interactions. Cebul's work focuses on the therapeutic implications of hair cell biology for treating hearing and balance disorders.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Cebul earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neurobiology from Harvard University, where she studied from 2013 to 2019. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a Minor in Spanish from Haverford College, studying there from 2009 to 2013. Cebul also completed her high school education at Concord Academy from 2006 to 2009. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her research in sensory biology.
Previous Research Experience
Before her current role at the NIH, Elizabeth Cebul served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan from 2019 to 2022. She also worked as a Research Assistant in the Morris Lab at Haverford College from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she gained experience as a Summer Intern in the Benner Lab at New England Biolabs from 2010 to 2011. These roles contributed to her expertise in neuroscience and research methodologies.
Internships and Early Career
Elizabeth Cebul began her research career as a Summer Intern at New England Biolabs, where she worked in the Benner Lab from 2010 to 2011. This experience provided her with foundational skills in laboratory techniques. Following this, she worked as a Research Assistant at Haverford College from 2011 to 2013, further developing her research capabilities in a collaborative environment.