Katherine Kraczkowsky
About Katherine Kraczkowsky
Katherine Kraczkowsky is a Research Fellow at The National Institutes of Health, focusing on Streptococcus Mutans research. She has a background in graphic design and marketing, along with experience in teaching assistance and various roles in the food and banking industries.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Katherine Kraczkowsky has been employed as a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health since 2023. In this role, she conducts research focused on various strains of Streptococcus mutans, specifically studying the wild-type, ∆mntH, ∆sloC, and ∆mntH∆sloC strains. Her work aims to enhance the understanding of the metalloregulome and its implications in dental caries formation.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Kraczkowsky is pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Neuroscience and Global Health at Middlebury College, expected to be completed in 2024. She previously studied at the Latin School of Chicago, where she earned her High School Diploma. In addition to her formal education, she has engaged in independent research exploring the metalloregulome's role in the caries forming process.
Background in Research and Internships
Katherine has a diverse background in research and internships. In 2021, she worked as a Graphic Design, Marketing, and Research Intern at Protect Our Wildlife Vermont for two months. Additionally, she served as a Teaching Assistant for the Biology: Ecology and Evolution course at Middlebury College in 2022. Her research experience includes a project under Dr. Grace Spatafora, where she focused on phenotypically characterizing various strains of Streptococcus mutans.
Professional Experience in Various Roles
Katherine's professional experience includes roles in different sectors. In 2019, she worked as a Loan Operations Specialist at Gold Coast Bank in Chicago for two months. In 2021, she also worked as a Smoothie and Food Bartender at REALGOOD STUFF Co. for two months. Furthermore, she participated in the MiddCORE Program at Middlebury College as a Student Mentee in 2021.
Entrepreneurial Endeavors
In addition to her academic and research pursuits, Katherine Kraczkowsky co-founded Take Two Middlebury in 2021. This initiative reflects her commitment to community engagement and entrepreneurship, contributing to her professional development while still pursuing her studies at Middlebury College.