Katelyn Weeks
Tempe
Summary
Dynamic researcher with a strong foundation in experimental design and statistical analyses, honed at Arizona State University. Successfully sampled hot spring microbiomes, executed microbial culture experiments, and communicated findings through publications. Proficient in R and skilled in mentoring and fostering a collaborative lab environment while driving innovative research outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Arizona State University
01.2019 - Current
- Planned, organized, and executed in-lab and in-field experiments with microbial cultures and culture enrichments.
- Interpreted and analyzed data using computational tools.
- Performed statistical analyses using the R language.
- Ran geochemical models to determine fluid composition.
- Clearly communicated my results via presentations and publications.
- Mentored incoming students on lab safety and protocols.
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Performed protein expression and purification.
- Ran molecular simulation models to analyze protein catalysis.
- Communicated results at conferences and through publications.
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Performed computational analyses on unique chemical structures.
- Presented research at conferences.
Education
Ph.D. Candidate - Biochemistry
Arizona State University
03.2025
B.S. - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
01.2019
Skills
- Experimental design
- Scientific writing and communication
- DNA extraction, purification, and quantification
- Genomic sequence processing and analysis
- Primer design
- PCR
- Protein expression and quantification
- Gel electrophoresis
- Cellular culture enrichment and maintenance
- Microbial growth and production curves
- Microbial microscopy and staining
- Ion chromatography
- Geochemical modeling
- Proficient in the R language
- Molecular dynamic simulations
- Statistical analyses
Research Publications - Journal Articles
- K. Weeks, E. Trembath-Reichert, J. Robare, V. Debes II, A. Howells, E. L. Shock, Chemical speciation defines ammonia-oxidizing archaea distribution in yellowstone hot springs, Submitted for publication
- S. Elkassas, M. Serres, M. Navarro, A. Patterson, T. Zhivkova, M. Petersen, K. Weeks, S. Lang, J. Seewald, G. Wheat, E. Trembath-Reichert, J. Huber, Draft genome sequences of 6 high ph adapted marinobacter shengliensis sp. isolated from mariana forearc serpentinite mud volcanoes, Microbiology Resource Announcements, 2024
- J. Liebau, B. Laatsch, J. Rusnak, K. Gunderson, B. Finke, M. Wackett, A. Narkiwicz-Jodko, K. Weeks, M. Williams, I. Shulgina, T. Yang, K. Musier-Forsyth, S. Bhattacharyya, S. Hati, Polyethylene glycol crowders impact conformation and dynamics of escherichia coli prolyl-trna synthetase via crowding and confinement effects, Biochemistry, 63, 1599-1607, 2024
- K. Weeks, E. Trembath-Reichert, G. Boyer, K. Fecteau, A. Howells, F. De Martini, G. H. Gile, E. L. Shock, Characterization of microbiomic and geochemical compositions across the photosynthetic fringe, Frontiers in Microbiology, 14, 1 176 606, 2023
- Q. H. Hu, M. T. Williams, I. Shulgina, C. J. Fossum, K. M. Weeks, L. M. Adams, C. R. Reinhardt, K. Musier-Forsyth, S. Hati, S. Bhattacharyya, Editing domain motions preorganize the synthetic active site of prolyl-trna synthetase, ACS catalysis, 10, 17, 10 229-10 242, 2020
Accomplishments
- For Finishing Your Degree (FFYD) Award- Received from the Graduate College of Arizona State University in recognition of my research excellence.
Affiliations
- Assisted in the organization of the AZ Astrobiology Conference held at Arizona State University in March of 2024
- Organized outreach activities to represent the research being performed in the lab of Dr. Everett Shock for numerous outreach events held at Arizona State University
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Arizona State University
01.2019 - Current
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
01.2017 - 01.2019
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
01.2016 - 01.2017
Ph.D. Candidate - Biochemistry
Arizona State University
B.S. - Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
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