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Sofia Howe, B.S.

Pronouns: she, her, hers

Doctoral Student

SDSU / UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Cell and Molecular Biology

San Diego

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Location
BSCI
5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego, CA, 92182
Mail Code
4614
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Accounts

Areas of Expertise

Ovarian Cancer Biology, Tumor Microenvironment, Chemotherapy Resistance, Health Disparities

Student Opportunities

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Bio

My research aims to understand the role of obesity in ovarian cancer. I investigate the how pre-mature and mature fat cells in the tumor microenvironment support tumor growth and resistance to chemotherapy.

mentors

Carrie House, Ph.D.

Details

Education
  1. B.S. Biological Sciences
    North Dakota State University
Publications
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Presentations
  1. NDSU EXPLORE Showcase Spring 2023 – Poster Presenter
  2. SDSU S3 Symposium Spring 2024 – Poster Presenter
  3. California State University Research Competition Spring 2024 – Oral Presenter, SDSU Delegate SACNAS NDiSTEM Conference Fall 2024 – Poster Presenter
Service
  1. SDSU Institute for Transformative Education STEAM Day Fall 2024 – House Lab tour & Workshop for high school students
  2. SDSU SACNAS – Chapter Member
  3. American Association for Cancer Research – Associate Member
Grants
  1. NIH- National Cancer Institute, Diversity Supplement Award (R01CA260281)
Clinical Trials
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Awards & Honors
  1. NDSU Bison Excellence Award Spring 2023
  2. SDSU S3 Symposium President’s Award
  3. Athena STEM Women – Lifting While Climbing Summit, Panelist speaker Fall 2024
Patents & Copyrights
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Fun Facts
  1. What is your favorite thing to do with your free time?
    My favorite thing to do is take yoga and pilates classes. I also enjoy watching sports and mixing music.