Madeline M.

Hello! I'm Madeline, a PhD student in the Microbiology program at MIT, where my research explores microbial metabolism, rare biochemical pathways, and the ecological and evolutionary forces shaping microbial communities. I completed my B.A. in Molecular Biology at UC Berkeley. Through my research and coursework, I've built a strong foundation in Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Microbial Physiology, and Biotechnology. Chemistry did not come naturally to me at first, and yet it has become…