Kristen Counsell, MS

Kristen Counsell, MS has gained extensive experience in the field of biological and veterinary sciences. Kristen has worked as a Senior Research Associate at Kumquat Biosciences Inc. since February 2021. Prior to this, they served as a Research Associate II at Drawbridge Health from September 2020 to January 2021.

In their previous role as a Pathology Technician at SeaWorld San Diego from January 2019 to August 2020, Kristen assisted veterinary staff by performing examinations on aquatic and terrestrial animals, organized diagnostic results, and generated pathology reports.

Kristen also worked as a Charlotte R. Schmidlapp Scholar at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden from July 2018 to December 2018, where they designed and implemented a research project related to polar bears. Kristen'sresponsibilities included conducting literature reviews, researching for pregnancy and stress biomarkers, and utilizing chromatography and spectrometry techniques.

At Mississippi State University, Kristen held two positions. As a Research Associate from January 2018 to June 2018, they focused on reproductive physiology, endocrinology, and sustainable collections research related to amphibians. Kristen developed Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) for threatened and endangered species, managed the amphibian conservation research laboratory, and conducted hormone assays. Additionally, as a Graduate Research Assistant from August 2015 to January 2018, they investigated the use of aquaphotomics for reproductive state identification and conducted research on urine normalization techniques in various species. Kristen also facilitated collaborative research projects with scientists across multiple departments within the university.

During their internships, Kristen gained further experience in the field. Kristen served as a Biodiversity Research Intern at the Memphis Zoo from May 2015 to August 2015, an Assistant Animal Technician at Idaho State University from October 2014 to May 2015, a Laboratory Assistant (Career Path Internship) at Idaho State University from February 2014 to May 2015, a Science Camp Instructor at the Children's Museum of Memphis from May 2014 to August 2014, and a Veterinary Assistant at Cedar Valley Veterinary Center from June 2011 to July 2013.

Throughout their career, Kristen has demonstrated their expertise in research, pathology, reproductive physiology, and laboratory management.

Kristen Counsell, MS has a Master's Degree in Animal Physiology (Department of Biochemistry) from Mississippi State University, which they obtained from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology from Idaho State University between 2010 and 2015. Kristen'seducation journey began at Cedar Falls High School, although specific start and end years were not provided.