UNT BioDiscovery Institute
Emily Herrell is a dedicated scientific lab technician currently engaged in structural studies of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH) isoforms in the legume Medicago truncatula at the UNT BioDiscovery Institute since November 2020. Prior to this role, Emily accumulated over six years of laboratory research experience at UT Southwestern Medical Center, contributing to significant studies in miRNA processing and biogenesis within the Nam Lab. Emily's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of North Texas, obtained in 2012, and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Biology at the same institution, expected to graduate in 2025.
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UNT BioDiscovery Institute
THE BIODISCOVERY INSTITUTE (BDI) was established in 2016 as an Institute of Research Excellence at the University of North Texas under the Division of Research and Innovation. The BioDiscovery Institute delivers fundamental research solutions to underpin the utilization of living systems for the production of polymers, oils and additives, chemical feedstocks, composite materials, proteins and other macromolecules, bioactive molecules, and even bio-based fuels. Researchers in the institute operate through pipelines that link sustainable production platforms, metabolic engineering, and the development of new products and technologies. The institute touts a multidisciplinary team of scientists committed to collaborating on large research projects with an emphasis on solutions to societal needs.