Owen Wilkins, BS

PhD student, Christensen Lab
Program in Experimental and Molecular Medicine

Whilst completing my undergraduate degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Bath in the United Kingdom, I gained a particular interest in the complexities of cancer biology. To pursue this curiosity I joined the Program in Experimental and Molecular Medicine at Dartmouth, where I joined the laboratory of Dr. Brock Christensen. My thesis research focuses on more completely understanding the functions of non-coding RNAs in cancer. Specifically, I study how variations in microRNA-related single nucleotide polymorphisms are associated with clinical outcomes in different cancers. Outside the lab, I enjoy several outdoor pursuits, including hiking and rock climbing.