Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Graduate Student Analyst

Annie Bantner

312-***-**** ************@*****.*** Baltimore, MD

Education:

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD – Master of Science August 2025 -Present

Molecular Microbiology and Immunology program GPA: 4.0

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN – Undergraduate August 2021 – May 2025

Bachelor of Science in Biology; Minors in Philosophy and Sustainability GPA: 3.96

Work Experience:

Dr. Hamacher-Brady Lab, Baltimore, MD October 2025 - Current

Graduate Researcher

Preform fluorescence microscopy and image analysis to investigate protein localization and interaction

Conduct thorough literature review on the role of the FATE1 protein in breast cancer tumorigenesis

Build scientific communication skills by writing and editing scientific literature based on lab research

Burke Center for Ecosystem Research, Ashland, WI June 2025 – August 2025

Water Resource Specialist

Catch, identify, and catalog dragonfly larvae from 10 Lake Superior watersheds as part of the National Park Service Dragonfly Mercury Project to monitor mercury levels in the environment

Conduct a point-intercept survey of 130 points at the Turtle Flambeau Flowage to track and index the spread of invasive and native aquatic plant species in order to preserve ecosystem health

Collect and analyze Lake Superior water samples at 8 sites to understand the occurrence of algal blooms

Phibro Ethanol, St. Paul, MN October 2023 – May 2025

Microbiology Lab Intern

Manage laboratory preparation for sample testing and logging incoming samples in the system

Analyze HPLC test results to ensure product quality and contribute to customer reports

Collaborate with other lab members to create an inclusive community and an efficient environment

Dr. Klein Microbiology Lab, University of St. Thomas May 2022- May 2025

Student Researcher

Research and classify antibiotic producing bacterium found in soil

Presented poster “Investigating Antibiotic Producing Bacteria from the Soil Using iChips” at the ASM North Central Branch Annual Meeting and the TinyEarth Summer Symposium at UW-Madison.

Preform biochemical tests and analysis on various bacterium to categorize the cultured bacterium

University Of St. Thomas Grants and Research Department October 2024 – May 2025

Research Administration Intern

Act as a liaison between research faculty and the grants department to effectively communicate deadlines, requirements, and resolve problems

Support faculty researchers with administrative duties including managing project payroll, purchasing supplies and equipment, and assimilating financial data

Campus Involvement:

Campus Ambassador, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health January 2026 – Present

Student Ambassador

Connect with prospective students about questions regarding graduate school at Hopkins and Baltimore

Women’s Soccer, Division 1, University of St. Thomas August 2021 – October 2024

Team Member; Captain

Advanced time management skills by balancing a full academic workload, practice, games, and travel.

Enhanced teamwork skills by maintaining open communication and trust with teammates and coaches.

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