Stephanie A. Gomez
About Stephanie A. Gomez
Stephanie A. Gomez is a PhD candidate and graduate research assistant at The George Washington University, specializing in microbiology and immunology. Her research focuses on the immunomodulatory effects of epigenetic drugs in the tumor microenvironment.
Work at The George Washington University
Stephanie A. Gomez has been employed at The George Washington University since 2019 as a PhD Candidate and Graduate Research Assistant. Her role involves conducting research and contributing to academic projects within the university's scientific community. Prior to her current position, she worked at the university as a PhD Student from 2017 to 2019 and as a Senior Research Assistant/Lab Manager from 2016 to 2017. Her research activities have included presenting findings at conferences and contributing to scholarly publications.
Education and Expertise
Stephanie A. Gomez earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Microbiology and Immunology from The George Washington University, completing her studies from 2017 to 2022. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Integrated Information, Science and Technology from the same institution, which she completed in 2014. Prior to this, she obtained an Associate's Degree in Social Sciences from Northern Virginia Community College. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in both scientific research and interdisciplinary studies.
Background in Laboratory Research
Stephanie A. Gomez has extensive experience in laboratory research, having worked in various roles within Inova Health System. She served as a Lab Tech Assistant I from 2011 to 2012 and later as a Lab Research Assistant II from 2012 to 2014 at the Inova Translational Medicine Institute. Additionally, she worked as a Lab Manager in R&D Lab Operations at MedImmune from 2015 to 2016. These roles have equipped her with practical skills in laboratory management and research methodologies.
Research Contributions and Presentations
Stephanie A. Gomez has made significant contributions to the field of immunology through her research. She presented a poster on the role of mutant P53 in repetitive element regulation and the immune response in ovarian cancer at the AACR Advances in Ovarian Cancer Research Special Conference in September 2019. Furthermore, her poster abstract was selected for oral presentation at the AAI Immunology 2020 conference. She has also contributed to a first-author review paper and co-authored two manuscripts during her tenure in the Chiappinelli Lab.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout her academic career, Stephanie A. Gomez has received several awards for her poster presentations, reflecting her commitment to research excellence. These accolades highlight her ability to effectively communicate complex scientific findings and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in her field. Her recognition at various conferences underscores her active engagement in the scientific community.