Emma Rooholfada
About Emma Rooholfada
Emma Rooholfada is a Synthetic Biology Apprentice at Octant, where she has worked since 2022. She previously held various reporting roles at The Daily Californian and completed her education in Molecular Environmental Biology at the University of California, Berkeley.
Work at Octant
Emma Rooholfada currently serves as a Synthetic Biology Apprentice at Octant, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is involved in various projects related to synthetic biology, contributing to the company's research and development efforts. Octant focuses on leveraging synthetic biology to address challenges in various industries, and Emma's work supports these initiatives.
Previous Experience in Journalism
Emma Rooholfada has a background in journalism, having worked at The Daily Californian. She served as the Lead Research and Ideas Reporter from 2020 to 2021, where she focused on in-depth reporting and research. Prior to that, she was a General Assignment Reporter for four months in 2019, covering a range of topics. Additionally, she was a Union Tribune Community Journalism Scholar at The San Diego Union-Tribune in 2018 for two months, gaining experience in community-focused reporting.
Education and Expertise
Emma Rooholfada studied Molecular Environmental Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 2019 to 2022. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in biological sciences, which is essential for her current role in synthetic biology. Prior to her university education, she completed her high school education at Rancho Bernardo High School, achieving her High School Diploma from 2015 to 2019.
Internship Experience
In 2022, Emma Rooholfada worked as a Bioprocess Intern at Pow.bio for four months. During this internship, she gained practical experience in bioprocessing, which complements her academic knowledge in molecular biology. This role allowed her to apply her skills in a real-world setting, further enhancing her expertise in the field.