Alexandra Schmidt
About Alexandra Schmidt
Alexandra Schmidt is a Graduate Student Researcher at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, focusing on applied genetic mouse models of human disease, particularly in cancer and metabolic regulation. She has a background in biology and has held various research positions, including at Juniata College and Hillman Cancer Center.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Alexandra Schmidt has been working as a Graduate Student Researcher at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2018. In this role, she conducts research in the division of Medical Genetics under the guidance of Dr. Eric Goetzman. Her work focuses on applied genetic mouse models of human disease, particularly in cancer and metabolic regulation. This position allows her to contribute to significant advancements in understanding genetic factors related to pediatric health.
Education and Expertise
Alexandra Schmidt studied at Juniata College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from 2012 to 2016. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Human Genetics at The University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health, a program she has been enrolled in since 2017. Her expertise includes bioinformatics, which she applies in her research on the molecular mechanisms of cancer.
Background
Before her current role, Alexandra Schmidt gained experience in various research positions. She worked as an Undergraduate Student Researcher at Juniata College from 2014 to 2016 and as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Newcastle in Australia for four months in 2014. Additionally, she served as a Biomedical Research Technician at Hillman Cancer Center from 2017 to 2018. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in research methodologies and laboratory techniques.
Research Experience
Throughout her academic and professional career, Alexandra Schmidt has accumulated extensive research experience. At Juniata College, she contributed to academic support as a Student Assistant from 2015 to 2016. Her research at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh focuses on the genetic aspects of human diseases, with an emphasis on cancer and metabolic regulation. Her skills in bioinformatics enhance her ability to analyze complex biological data.