Lisa A. Mc Graw, Ph.D.
About Lisa A. Mc Graw, Ph.D.
Lisa A. McGraw, Ph.D., is a lecturer at the University of Colorado with a strong background in biomedical applications of genetics and neuroscience research. She has held various academic and industry positions, including roles at North Carolina State University and ArcherDX, Inc.
Work at University of Colorado
Lisa A. McGraw, Ph.D., has been serving as a Lecturer at the University of Colorado since 2021. Located in Denver, Colorado, she has contributed to the academic environment for three years. In her role, she focuses on delivering educational content in the field of biomedical applications of genetics and neuroscience, leveraging her extensive background in these areas.
Education and Expertise
Lisa McGraw earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Kentucky. She further advanced her education at Cornell University, where she obtained a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Genetics. Her expertise includes science communications, where she emphasizes making complex scientific concepts accessible to a wider audience. This skill is complemented by her strong background in biomedical applications of genetics and neuroscience research.
Professional Background
Prior to her current position, Lisa McGraw held several academic and research roles. She served as an Assistant Professor at North Carolina State University from 2011 to 2019, where she spent eight years. Following this, she worked as a Scientist at ArcherDX, Inc. for eight months in 2020. Additionally, she was a Postdoctoral Fellow at Emory University School of Medicine from 2006 to 2011, gaining five years of experience in a research-intensive environment.
STEM Education Initiatives
Lisa McGraw actively engages in STEM education initiatives, promoting the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning. Her efforts focus on enhancing educational outreach and fostering interest in these fields among students and the broader community.