Madelyn Laubscher

  • 3rd Year GS

Why did you choose the University of Pittsburgh?


I chose the University of Pittsburgh because of its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research and the opportunity to work alongside renowned faculty in microbiology. The vibrant academic community fosters collaboration and creativity, making it an ideal environment for my growth as a researcher. These factors collectively made my decision to join the program a clear and exciting choice.
 

Education & Training

  • BS in Biological Sciences, Susquehanna University, 2022

Research Interests

Bacterial pathogenesis; Horizontal gene transfer; Microbial Genetics and Genomics; Host-Microbe Interactions

Publications

Holland, M., Farinella, D. N., Cruz-Lorenzo, E., Laubscher, M. I., Doakes, D. A., Ramos, M. A., ... & Levin, T. C. (2023). L. pneumophila resists its self-harming metabolite HGA via secreted factors and collective peroxide scavenging. Mbio, 14(5), e01207-23.