Katrina Leaptrot

Katrina Leaptrot is an experienced researcher with a strong background in chemistry and biology. Since August 2011, Katrina has held multiple positions at Vanderbilt University, including Research Assistant Professor, Postdoctoral Researcher, and Graduate Student Researcher, culminating in a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry earned in 2018. In addition to roles at Vanderbilt, Katrina has been a SyBBURE Searle Postdoctoral Fellow and Scientific Advisor since May 2016. Prior to these positions, Katrina gained field experience as a Watershed Assessment Branch Field Intern with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection from June 2008 to August 2011. Katrina earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry from the University of Charleston in 2011.