Sophie Nagle
About Sophie Nagle
Sophie Nagle is a Laboratory Technician currently employed at The National Institutes of Health. She has a background in zoology and biology, with experience in various research and laboratory roles at institutions such as the University of North Florida and the University of Florida.
Work at National Institutes of Health
Sophie Nagle is currently employed as a Laboratory Technician at the National Institutes of Health. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to various research initiatives within the organization. Her role involves conducting laboratory experiments and assisting in the analysis of data, which supports the NIH's mission to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.
Previous Experience at University of North Florida
Sophie Nagle has extensive experience at the University of North Florida, where she worked in various capacities. She served as a Graduate Student under Dr. Anthony M. Rossi from 2018 to 2020 and as a Lab Assistant in the McGuire Center / Kawahara Lab from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she worked as a Lab Assistant for Dr. John Hatle from 2017 to 2018 and as an Office Assistant from 2018 to 2020. Her roles involved assisting in research projects and managing laboratory operations.
Educational Background and Studies
Sophie Nagle studied Zoology and Animal Biology, achieving a Master of Science (MS) degree from the University of North Florida in 2021. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from the University of Florida, completed in 2014. Her educational pursuits included participation in various research programs and conferences, enhancing her knowledge and skills in biological sciences.
Research Contributions and Publications
Sophie Nagle has co-authored a publication on the effects of dietary restriction on oxidation rates of branched-chain amino acids in grasshoppers, which is currently in press in the journal Nutrition and Healthy Aging. She presented a poster on the genetic analysis of fungal communities in Asphondylia borrichiae galls at the University of North Florida in 2019. Additionally, she has been acknowledged for her contributions to research on insectivorous predators in sagebrush-steppe ecosystems, published in the Journal of Arid Environments.
Professional Development and Awards
Sophie Nagle has actively participated in professional development opportunities, including the Entomological Society of America conference in 2019 and the Society for Integrated & Comparative Biology Annual Meeting in 2018. She received the UNF Coastal and Marine Biology Flagship Program Graduate Student Summer Research Award in 2019, recognizing her research efforts and contributions to marine biology.