Gretchen Long
About Gretchen Long
Gretchen Long is a PhD graduate student at Yale University, specializing in neuroscience and cancer biology. She has extensive research experience, including positions at the Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering and various prestigious medical institutions.
Work at Yale University
Currently, Gretchen Long is a PhD Graduate Student at Yale University, where she has been engaged in her studies since 2020. Her research focuses on cancer biology as part of her participation in the Cancer Biology Training Program. Additionally, she is involved in an interdepartmental neuroscience program, which allows her to collaborate across various disciplines within the university.
Research Experience at Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
Gretchen Long has worked as an Undergraduate Researcher at the Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering since 2016. This role has provided her with hands-on experience in nanoscale science, contributing to her academic and professional development in the field.
Internships at Harvard Stem Cell Institute and Brigham and Women's Hospital
In 2018, Gretchen Long completed a two-month Summer Research Internship at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, working at Boston Children's Hospital. The following year, she interned for two months at Brigham and Women's Hospital. These internships allowed her to gain valuable research experience in stem cell biology and related areas.
Education and Expertise
Gretchen Long earned her Bachelor of Science in Nanoscale Science from the Colleges of Nanoscale Science and Engineering at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, completing her degree from 2016 to 2020. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at Yale University, with an expected graduation in 2026. Her academic focus includes cancer biology and neuroscience, reflecting her commitment to advancing knowledge in these fields.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to her current roles, Gretchen Long worked as a Patient Care Technician at St. Peter's Health Partners from 2018 to 2020, where she gained experience in patient care at Samaritan Hospital. Additionally, she worked as a Waitress at Beverwyck Retirement Community from 2015 to 2017, which provided her with customer service experience.