Kelly Hudspeth
About Kelly Hudspeth
Kelly Hudspeth is a Scientific Review Officer at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2019. She has a diverse background in research, having held various positions at institutions such as Northwestern University, Istituto Clinico Humanitas, and Emory University.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Kelly Hudspeth serves as a Scientific Review Officer at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the review process of scientific proposals, ensuring that they meet the necessary standards for funding and research integrity. Additionally, she has been involved with the NIH's Intramural Research Program (IRP) as a Postdoctoral Researcher since 2015, contributing to various research initiatives in Bethesda, MD.
Previous Experience in Research Institutions
Prior to her current positions, Kelly Hudspeth accumulated extensive experience in various research roles. She worked as a Research Technologist at Northwestern University for eight months in 2002, followed by a six-month stint as a Research Specialist at Emory University. From 2002 to 2006, she served as a Research Technician at the University of Chicago Hospitals, and subsequently worked as a Research Associate at Rush University Medical Center from 2006 to 2009. Hudspeth also completed a two-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Istituto Clinico Humanitas from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Hudspeth holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biological Sciences from Auburn University, where she studied from 1997 to 2001. She furthered her education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Immunology from Università degli Studi di Milano, completing her studies from 2010 to 2013. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research and review work in the field of biomedical sciences.
STEM Education and Outreach at National Human Genome Research Institute
In addition to her roles at NIH, Kelly Hudspeth has been involved in STEM Education and Outreach at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) since 2018. This position focuses on promoting education and awareness in the fields of genomics and biotechnology, contributing to public understanding and engagement in scientific research.