Marie Milfort, MD, PhD Candidate
About Marie Milfort, MD, PhD Candidate
Marie Milfort, MD, PhD Candidate, is a Graduate Research Assistant at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, where she has worked since 2007. She specializes in the role of a newly identified gene in mitosis and has a diverse background in teaching and research across various institutions.
Work at Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Marie Milfort has been a Graduate Research Assistant at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation since 2007, contributing to research for 17 years. Her work focuses on the role of a newly identified gene in mitosis, employing techniques such as RNAi knockdown, immunofluorescence labeling, molecular techniques, and live cell imaging. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Research Assistant at the same institution for 7 months in 2006.
Education and Expertise
Marie Milfort studied at The University of Connecticut, earning a B.S. in Physiology and Neurobiology; Molecular and Cell Biology from 1995 to 1999. She then pursued her M.D. at Tulane School of Medicine from 2000 to 2004. Currently, she is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, focusing on Cell Biology since 2006. Her educational background supports her expertise in molecular and cellular research.
Teaching Experience
Marie Milfort has held instructional roles at various educational institutions. She served as an Instructor at Delgado Community College from 2004 to 2006 and at Oklahoma City Community College for 3 months in 2006. Additionally, she participated in the Preparing Future Faculty Program, gaining training in course design, development, and lecture organization. She also assembled a teaching portfolio as part of her professional development.
Research Mentorship and Community Involvement
Marie Milfort has engaged in community outreach through her role as a research mentor during the Putnam City Jr. Scientist Day at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation in 2008 and 2009. She also contributed to the educational community by serving as a judge for the Casady School Science Fair, focusing on 6th grade microbiology.
Presentations and Conferences
Marie Milfort has delivered several presentations at national and regional conferences. Her participation in these events highlights her commitment to sharing research findings and contributing to the scientific community.