Biography
Lauren Askew is an MD/PhD student in the Biochemistry, Cell, and Developmental Biology (BCDB) PhD program. She is interested in understanding the role of a novel microbiome-generated metabolite on epithelial homeostasis and wound healing within the gastrointestinal tract. She is plan on pursuing a career in Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology.
Areas of Interest
- Gastroenterology
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
- Microbiome in Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Epithelial Wound Healing
Affiliations & Activities
- American Gastroenterological Association Member
- MD/PhD President 2020-2021
- MD Class President 2017-2020
Education
- BS 2016, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill