Abigail Jackson, PhD

Abigail Jackson, PhD, has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of chemistry and research. Abigail currently holds the position of Senior Scientist at Baebies, where they have been working since 2020. Prior to this role, they served as a Scientist III and Scientist II in the same company.

Before joining Baebies, Abigail worked at Duke University's Department of Chemistry from 2015 to 2020. During their time at Duke, they completed their PhD research in Prof. Katherine Franz's lab, focusing on bioinorganic chemistry and exploring the roles of metal ions in biological systems. Abigail also worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in organic chemistry laboratory during this period.

Abigail also gained research experience at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an NSF Fellow in the Graduate Research Internship Program. During their 4-month internship in 2018, they developed a gene expression biomarker for metal-responsive transcription factor (MTF-1), leading to a publication in Metallomics.

In addition, Abigail served as a Tutor in general and organic chemistry at the Chemistry Tutorial Center of the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 2013 to 2015. Abigail was also an Undergraduate Researcher in the Interdisciplinary Research Training for Undergraduates in Biology and Mathematics (UBM) Program, where they worked on the development of a mathematical model of melanopsin activation and light adaptation.

Abigail's work experience also includes a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology in 2014.

Overall, Abigail Jackson, PhD, has a strong background in chemistry research, with a focus on bioinorganic chemistry and the exploration of metal ions in biological systems. Abigail is currently applying their expertise as a Senior Scientist at Baebies.

Abigail Jackson, PhD, completed their education in chronological order. Abigail began their academic journey in 2011 at the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in 2015. Following this, Abigail pursued their passion for Chemistry and enrolled at Duke University, Department of Chemistry, in 2015. Abigail dedicated herself to their studies for five years, culminating in the successful completion of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Chemistry in 2020.