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Women in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Committee

The Women in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Committee advocates for women in biochemistry and molecular biology, both in academia and in industry by increasing participation, visibility and status of women within the scientific community.

Institutional affiliations listed for identification purposes only. Members serve in their personal capacities and do not represent their affiliated institutions or employers.

Karlett Parra

Karlett Parra

  • Chair (2025–2027)
  • University of New Mexico
Swati Agrawal

Swati Agrawal

  • (2024–2027)
  • University of Mary Washington
Colleen Connelly

Colleen Connelly

  • (2025–2028)
  • Union College
Mary Dasso

Mary Dasso

  • (2024–2027)
  • National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Victoria Del Gaizo Moore

Victoria Del Gaizo Moore

  • (2025–2028)
  • High Point University
Meghna Gupta

Meghna Gupta

  • (2024–2027)
  • Oregon Health & Science University
Cassandra Hayne

Cassandra Hayne

  • (2025–2028)
  • University of Chicago
Alexandra Kent

Alexandra Kent

  • (2025–2028)
  • University of California, Berkeley
Nicole Koropatkin

Nicole Koropatkin

  • (2025–2028)
  • University of Michigan Medical School
Juanita Limas

Juanita Limas

  • (2024–2027)
  • Eli Lilly and Company
Camellia Moses Okpodu

Camellia Moses Okpodu

  • (2024–2027)
  • University of Wyoming
Mary Jo Ondrechen

Mary Jo Ondrechen

  • (2023–2026)
  • Northeastern University
Nicholas Rhind

Nicholas Rhind

  • (2023–2026)
  • University of Massachusetts Medical School
Crystal Rosenberg

Crystal Rosenberg

  • (2025–2028)
  • Aalto Scientific Ltd.
Sudha Sharma

Sudha Sharma

  • (2025–2028)
  • Howard University