Abigail Dove

Abigail Dove, Ph.D. has a diverse work experience that spans various positions and organizations. Abigail is currently working as an Assistant Scientific Director at Chameleon Communications International, a role they have held since July 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a Scientific Associate at the same company from May 2022 to July 2023.

Abigail's academic journey began at Johns Hopkins University, where they served as a Ph.D. Candidate from August 2014 to May 2022. During their time there, they worked under the guidance of Dr. Mark Van Doren and made significant contributions to the field of fruit fly ovary development. Abigail also took on leadership roles, mentored students, secured funding, and received recognition for their teaching abilities. Abigail's research at Johns Hopkins resulted in publications and manuscripts.

In 2019, Abigail joined the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) as a Science Policy Fellow. During their fellowship, they played a key role in endorsing the Graduate Student Saving Act of 2019 and organized a webinar on workplace culture. Abigail also provided expert interviews for podcasts based on their work during the fellowship.

Before joining FASEB, Abigail worked as a Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Awardee at the National Institutes of Health, NIDDK from June 2012 to August 2014. Abigail was also a Student Researcher at Bard College from August 2010 to May 2012 and gained research experience as a Research Experience for Undergraduates participant at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in the summer of 2011.

Overall, Abigail Dove's work experience demonstrates their expertise in scientific research, teaching, leadership, policy advocacy, and project management.

Abigail Dove, Ph.D. completed their education in two stages. From 2008 to 2012, they attended Bard College where they earned their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Biology. Later, from 2014 to 2022, they pursued their Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Cellular, Molecular, and Developmental Biology, and Biophysics at The Johns Hopkins University.