Emma Fikse

I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience from the College of Wooster in 2019. After graduating, I received a post-baccalaureate research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where I studied how mutations in G-protein-coupled receptors affect the development of neurodegenerative diseases. At Dartmouth, I work in the Havrda and Kettenbach labs, where I use various molecular, cellular, and genetic techniques to study innate immune cells, inflammation, and neurodegeneration. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, reading, exploring the Upper Valley, and traveling to visit friends and family.