Krista Drako is an undergraduate researcher currently working in the Shih Lab at Berkeley Lab, focusing on engineering an inducible plasmid copy number system in A. tumefaciens to enhance plant transformation efficiency. Previous experience includes a research internship at the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, where Krista studied Cholesterol Oxidase using serial x-ray crystallography and optimized crystallization conditions. As a research assistant at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health, Krista evaluated Medicaid delivery partner characteristics and performed data analysis. In addition to research roles, Krista has worked as a scientific journalist and graphic designer, creating accessible content on scientific advancements, and served as a tutor at Kumon North America, Inc. Krista is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular & Cell Biology and Ancient Greek & Roman Studies at the University of California, Berkeley.
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