Victoria (Tori) Klein
About Victoria (Tori) Klein
Victoria (Tori) Klein is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Cancer Institute in Washington, D.C. She holds a PhD in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has a background in Marine Biology from Oregon State University.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Victoria Klein serves as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since 2021. Her work is based in Bethesda, Maryland, where she is involved in advanced research initiatives within the National Cancer Institute. This role allows her to contribute to significant cancer research projects and collaborate with leading scientists in the field.
Education and Expertise
Victoria Klein earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of California, Santa Cruz, completing her studies from 2015 to 2020. Prior to this, she obtained an Honors Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from Oregon State University, where she studied from 2010 to 2013. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research in cancer biology.
Previous Experience at National Science Foundation
Before her current position, Victoria Klein was a Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Fellow at the National Science Foundation (NSF) from 2017 to 2020. During this time in Santa Cruz, California, she engaged in research that contributed to her development as a scientist and enhanced her expertise in her field.
Teaching Experience at UC Santa Cruz
Victoria Klein worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of California, Santa Cruz from 2016 to 2017. In this role, she supported undergraduate students in their coursework and contributed to the academic environment at the university, further developing her teaching and mentoring skills.
Research Background at Oregon State University
Victoria Klein began her research career as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University from 2012 to 2013. This early experience laid the groundwork for her future research endeavors and provided her with practical skills in scientific inquiry.