Cameron Hearne

Cameron Hearne is a PhD Graduate Student at the University of California, Berkeley since August 2020, with a rich background in microbiological research. Prior roles include Research Assistant at the Gross Lab in the UCSF Department of Microbiology, where a mobile CRISPRi platform was developed for gene interaction evaluation in bacteria. Experience also involves serving as an Antarctic Research Assistant for the National Science Foundation, managing extensive field research on ice-covered lakes, and working with the Max Planck Society to explore microbial biodiversity in termites. As an Associate Astrobiologist at NASA Ames Research Center, Cameron innovated a device to simulate stellar radiation while conducting studies on microbial mats and hot springs. Earlier experience includes undergraduate research developing a synthetic molecular system to express proteins in non-native hosts, with educational credentials including a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of California, Berkeley.