Instructor
Kirthi Reddy Ph.D.
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Bio
Kirthi Reddy received her Ph.D. from Stanford University, where she studied effects of chromatin modification on DNA double-strand break formation. She completed her postdoctoral training at MIT, researching how interactions with microbes influence neuronal signaling and behavior. She then spent over ten years as a research scientist at UCSD and the Salk Institute where she worked in a broad range of fields including pathogen resistance, the genetics of autism, and cancer biology.Dr. Reddy is passionate about mentoring students working towards health or science careers, and strives to create a supportive learning environment to help students succeed in their future professions. In her free time, Dr. Reddy enjoys spending time with her kids, crafting, and volunteering with a local music therapy group.