Kyle Smith
About Kyle Smith
Kyle Smith is a Cancer Research Training Award Fellow currently working at The National Institutes of Health. He has extensive experience in research and education, having held various positions at institutions such as Stony Brook University and Queens College.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Kyle Smith has been serving as a Cancer Research Training Award Fellow at the National Institutes of Health since 2019. In this role, he investigates the non-enzymatic roles of viral uracil-N-glycosylase (UNG) in replication and pathogenesis. His research focuses on understanding how alterations in viral enzymes affect replication processes.
Research Experience at Stony Brook University
Since 2017, Kyle Smith has been a Graduate Student Researcher at Stony Brook University. His work involves conducting advanced research in the field of molecular genetics and microbiology. He has developed a cell culture system to assess the deficiency of viral replication in a mutant virus with modified UNG and dUTPase enzymes.
Academic Background and Education
Kyle Smith earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Psychology from the University at Buffalo, completing his studies from 2009 to 2013. He then pursued a Master of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at Queens College from 2013 to 2016. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology from Stony Brook University between 2016 and 2021.
Previous Positions at Queens College
Kyle Smith held multiple positions at Queens College from 2013 to 2016. He worked as a Graduate Student Researcher for three years, an Adjunct Chemistry Laboratory Technician for two years, and an Adjunct Instructor for one year. Additionally, he served as a Stockroom Attendant for one year during this period.
Early Research Experience
Kyle Smith began his research career as a Volunteer Research Assistant at the University at Buffalo in 2012. He worked for one month before transitioning to a Research Assistant role at the same institution, where he contributed for eight months until 2013. This early experience laid the foundation for his subsequent research endeavors.