Megan Elliott
About Megan Elliott
Megan Elliott is a Graduate Research Assistant and PhD student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, specializing in proteomics and metabolomics research. She has experience in various roles, including positions at Equity Bank and Exploration Place, and conducts research in microbial interactions at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Work at University of Tennessee
Megan Elliott is currently a PhD student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, where she has been enrolled since 2021. Her research focuses on proteomics and metabolomics, utilizing mass spectrometry and computational analyses. This position allows her to engage in advanced scientific inquiry and contribute to the field of genetics through her studies.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Since 2022, Megan Elliott has been serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In this role, she conducts research in Dr. Hettich's lab, concentrating on human and environmental microbial interactions. This position complements her academic pursuits and enhances her practical experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Megan Elliott pursued her undergraduate studies at Samford University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology, specializing in Genetics from 2018 to 2021. She is currently working towards her Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, with an expected completion date in 2026. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research in proteomics and metabolomics.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current roles, Megan Elliott gained diverse work experience. She worked as a Deposit Operations Specialist at Equity Bank for three months in 2019 in Wichita, Kansas. Additionally, she served as a Customer Service Specialist at Exploration Place for seven months in 2018. Her experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Samford University from 2019 to 2021 further developed her research skills.