Katherine Farley Barnes
About Katherine Farley Barnes
Katherine Farley Barnes is a lecturer at Yale University who specializes in active learning techniques for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. Her research focuses on ribosome production and its links to diseases such as cancer and congenital facial abnormalities.
Work at Yale University
Katherine Farley Barnes has been a Lecturer at Yale University since 2019. In this role, she incorporates active learning techniques into her teaching for undergraduate, graduate, and medical school students. She has also developed curricula for the Cellular, Molecular, and Quantitative Biology Training Program. Prior to her current position, she served as a Postdoctoral Associate for six months and as an Associate Research Scientist - Special Assistant for Program Development for one year. Additionally, she worked as a Teaching Assistant for the Science, Technology, and Research Scholars (STARS) Summer Program and as a Residential College Mathematics and Science Tutor.
Education and Expertise
Katherine Farley Barnes earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry from Westminster College (PA) from 2009 to 2013. She continued her studies at Yale University, where she obtained a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology from 2013 to 2015, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Structural Biology from 2013 to 2019. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her research and teaching in the field.
Research Focus
Katherine Farley Barnes's research centers on the production of ribosomes and its implications for human diseases, including cancer and congenital abnormalities of the face. This area of study is critical for understanding the molecular mechanisms behind these conditions and contributes to the broader field of cellular and molecular biology.
Previous Experience
Before her current roles, Katherine Farley Barnes gained experience as an Undergraduate Researcher at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2012. She also held various positions at Yale University, including Graduate Student from 2013 to 2019, where she focused on her doctoral studies, and as an Associate Research Scientist from 2020 to 2021. Her diverse experiences have shaped her teaching and research methodologies.