Amelia Stephens, PhD

  • AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow

Why did you choose the University of Pittsburgh?

I chose the University of Pittsburgh for the exciting and collaborative research atmosphere and the innumerable resources the University offers. Also, Pittsburgh is a beautiful and fun city to live in!

Following her graduation, Amelia stayed on as a Postdoc in Dr. Tony Richardson's lab. She later joined the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in the Office of Advanced Manufacturing as an AAAS Science and Technology Policy Fellow.

Education & Training

  • PhD in Microbiology & Immunology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2022
  • BS in Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, 2017

Research Interests

Microbiology; Bacteriology; Host-pathogen interactions