McKenzie Quinn

Hi, I'm McKenzie Quinn. Welcome to my profile!

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McKenzie Quinn is a research assistant in the study of bacteriophage genomics. Currently, she is working on writing a program that will look at the shared synteny of protein-coding "phamilies" and positions of operons in bacteriophage genomes. Past projects include: Discovering Methicillin Resistant Mobile Genetic Elements in Viral Fraction from Environmental Samples and Characterization of Mycobacterium Smegmatis Bacteriophages Isolated in India. She has attended and presented research at JMU Biosymposium, HHMI SEA-Phages Symposium (awarded an honorable mention), regional, state, and national American Society for Microbiology Conferences/Meetings. She has been recognized for her work in mentoring young women to pursue science careers and her teaching assistance in the Viral Discovery Program at James Madison University.

Research Assistant at James Madison University- Dr. Steven Cresawn

May 2013 - Present | Harrisonburg, VA

Undergraduate research internship involving a bioinformatic approach to enhance data storage and evaluation in Phamerator and phagesdb.com. These enhancements will be used by those who study bacteriophages and are a part of the HHMI SEA-Phages Program.

Veterinary Assistant & Kennel Assistant at Aldie Veterinary Hospital

May 2009 - June 2011 | South Riding, VA

Aided the Veterinarian in visits, administered vaccinations, knowledge of immunizations, performed blood tests, cared for hospitalized and boarding animals, and kept precise and observant records of each patient.

James Madison University

2011 – 2015

Bachelor's

Concentration: Biology

Activities: Teaching Assistant for Viral Discovery class in part of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Science Education Alliance PHAGES program (HHMI SEA-PHAGES). Hired as a student assistant for laboratory preparation for Genetics lab. Active representative on the Student Government at JMU from 2011 to current.

Politics, the universe, virology, all movies, good television, bulldogs, playing and watching soccer, Liverpool F.C., world traveling, volunteering for mistreated and abandoned animals, and a myriad of Asian cuisine!