Ashley Arthur
About Ashley Arthur
Ashley Arthur is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Yale University, focusing on the role of molecular motors in intracellular transport and the cytoskeleton. She holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology and Genetics from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Current Role at Yale University
Ashley Arthur serves as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Yale University, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on advanced research related to the cytoskeleton and its impact on cellular shape and function. Her work contributes to the understanding of molecular motors and their role in intracellular transport.
Educational Background
Ashley Arthur completed her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology and Genetics, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities from 2014 to 2020. Prior to that, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Genetics and Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she studied from 2007 to 2011.
Previous Experience in Research
Before her current role, Ashley Arthur gained diverse research experience. She worked as a Research Technologist at the University of Chicago Medicine from 2013 to 2014. Following this, she served as a Research Specialist at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2012 to 2013. Earlier in her career, she was a Study Technician at Covance from 2011 to 2012.
Research Interests
Ashley Arthur's research interests center on the cytoskeleton and its contributions to cellular shape and function. She specifically investigates the role of molecular motors in regulating intracellular transport, aiming to enhance the understanding of cellular mechanics and dynamics.