Lisa Francomacaro

Lisa graduated Bucknell University, Lewisburg PA Class of 2018. She earned a Bachelor's of Science in Cell Biology and Biochemistry with a minor in Neuropsychology. Here at Dartmouth she is pursuing a MD/PhD. She has held positions as MD/PhD Undergraduate Summer Fellowship (MPUS) Director, participated with the Dartmouth Rural STEM Educator Partnership, and has been a Dartmouth SEPA, Grad Mentor.  Additionally she has been on the MD/PhD Admissions Committee and is a Rural Health Scholar. Lisa studies in the biochemistry lab of Dr. Surachai Suppatapone, where she investigates the genetic mechanisms of viral neurotoxicity using induced pluripotent stem cell derived neurons and CRISPR-Cas9 methods of discovery. She is particularly interested in the orthobunyaviruses which cause neuroinvasive diseases such as encephalitis. Additionally, Lisa is interested in issues of health access and how rurality impacts disease burden.  Lisa's hobbies are Hiking the 48, cross stitch, embroidery, knitting and Gluten free baking.