Casadora Boone is a PhD candidate in the Metabolic Biology program at the University of California, Berkeley, where she works as a Graduate Student Researcher in the Lewis Lab. Her research focuses on metabolism and nutrition, specifically mitochondrial genome maintenance. She earned her Bachelor of Science from UC Irvine.
Originally from Oakland, Casadora enjoys a variety of creative pursuits outside of her academic work, including cooking, arts and crafts, and playing music. She also values spending time with family and friends and is active in her church community. In high school, she was a member of the Oakland Symphony Youth Orchestra.
Her dedicated focus on diabetes research was sparked by an AP biology course she took in high school, inspiring her academic journey.
Casadora Boone
Graduate Student Researcher at University of California, Berkeley
Oakland, California, United States
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Topics They Care About
Mitochondrial Research
Her PhD research in the Lewis Lab at UC Berkeley centers on mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) synthesis and its role in metabolic health and disease.
Metabolic Disease
She has a specific and long-standing interest in researching Type 1 diabetes, a passion that drives her graduate studies.
Lipid Metabolism
Her published research includes work on how cells respond to saturated lipid stress and regulate the flow of neutral lipids.
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Work History
8-2021
Graduate Student Researcher at University of California, Berkeley
Education
8-2021 - 2026
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of California, Berkeley
9-2017 - 6-2021
Bachelor of Science - BS from UC Irvine
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Location : Oakland, California, United States
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Designation : Graduate Student Researcher at University of California, Berkeley
