Alison Pagalilauan
About Alison Pagalilauan
Alison Pagalilauan is a Graduate Researcher at George Washington University, focusing on the relationship between flexible task allocation and gut microbiome assemblage in Aphaenogaster ants. She has experience in quality control and various research roles, with a background in biology and biotechnology.
Work at Sirnaomics
Alison Pagalilauan has been employed at Sirnaomics, Inc. as a Quality Control Analyst since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring the quality and compliance of products and processes within the organization. Her work contributes to the company's mission of advancing RNAi therapeutics.
Current Research Role
Alison serves as a Graduate Researcher at the GW Department of Biological Sciences, specifically in the Saw Lab and Smith Lab, since 2021. Her research focuses on the relationship between flexible task allocation and gut microbiome assemblage in Aphaenogaster ants. This work contributes to the understanding of ecological interactions and evolutionary processes.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current roles, Alison worked in various positions that enhanced her research and analytical skills. She was a Clinical Laboratory Assistant at Curative Inc. for two months in 2020. Additionally, she held multiple roles at The George Washington University, including Undergraduate Research Assistant and Academic Commons Peer Coach, from 2017 to 2020.
Educational Background
Alison Pagalilauan earned her Bachelor of Science degree from The George Washington University, where she studied from 2017 to 2021. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Systematics, Ecology & Evolution at the same institution. Earlier, she completed her high school education at Biotechnology High School, receiving an International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Internship Experience
Alison has gained valuable experience through various internships. She interned at Surgeons of Hope as an Operations Intern for one month in 2017 and at the USDA Agricultural Research Service as a Systematic Entomology Intern for three months in 2019. These experiences provided her with practical skills in research and operations.