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B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Rochester Institute of Technology

Post-Bacc at the University of Rochester studying the pathological impact of HIV infection on the brain

In 2019, completed her Ph.D. in Molecular and Translational Medicine from Boston University studying bacterial pneumonia and the innate immune system

Twitter: @aliciakwooten

  • BIO-105 Introduction to Human Biology (2019/01)(01)
  • BIO-105 Introduction to Human Biology (2019/02)(91)
  • BIO-107 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors I (2020/01)(01)
  • BIO-107 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors I (2019/01)(91)
  • BIO-107 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors I (2020/01)(92)
  • BIO-108 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors II (2019/02)(91)
  • BIO-233 Human Anatomy & Physio I (2019/01)(91)
  • BIO-333 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (2019/02)(01)
  • BIO-333 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (2019/02)(91)
  • BIO-108 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors II (2020/02)(91)
  • BIO-108 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors II (2020/02)(92)
  • BIO-107 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors I (2021/01)(01)
  • BIO-107 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors I (2021/01)(02)
  • BIO-233 Human Anatomy & Physio I (2021/01)(91)
  • PHS-499 Independent Study (2021/01)(02)
  • BIO-105 Introduction to Human Biology (2022/01)(91)
  • BIO-107 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors I (2022/01)(1)
  • BIO-107 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors I (2022/01)(2)
  • BIO-107 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors I (2022/01)(91)
  • BIO-333 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (2021/02)(91)
  • BIO-106 Medical Terminology (2021/02)(01)
  • BIO-108 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors II (2021/02)(01)
  • BIO-108 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors II (2021/02)(02)
  • BIO-108 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors II (2022/02)(02)
  • BIO-108 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors II (2022/02)(92)
  • BIO-105 Introduction to Human Biology (2022/02)(93)
  • BIO-107 Prin of Bio for Sci Majors I (2023/01)(01)
  • VEE-150 Bilingual Research (2023/01)(01)
  • BIO-499 Independent Study (2023/01)(02)
  • BIO-233 Human Anatomy & Physio I (2023/01)(91)
  • BIO-295 Special Topics (2023/02)(01)
  • BIO-333 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (2023/02)(01)
  • VEE-150 Bilingual Research (2023/02)(04)
  • BIO-110L Prin of Bio Lab II (2023/02)(01)
  • BIO-107 Principles of Biology for Science Majors I (2024/01)(01)
  • VEE-150 Bilingual Research (2024/01)(02)
  • BIO-109L Prin of Bio Lab I (2024/01)(01)
  • BIO-105 Introduction to Human Biology (2024/02)(03)
  • BIO-110L Principles of Biology for Science Majors II - Laboratory (2024/02)(01)
  • Honors Contract - Jon Cendejas (2023/01)
  • Honors Contract - Andrew Crawford (2023/02)
  • Advising Load 2020/01: Total:3 Undergraduate:3
  • Advising Load 2022/02: Total:7 Undergraduate:7
  • Advising Load 2023/01: Total:4 Undergraduate:4
  • Advising Load 2023/02: Total:4 Undergraduate:4
  • Advising Load 2024/01: Total:4 Undergraduate:4
  • 2020 NISD Pillar of Character - Respect
  • miR-155 in the progression of lung fibrosis in systemic sclerosis
  • Pneumonia recovery reprograms the alveolar macrophage pool
  • Lung CD4+ resident memory T cells remodel epithelial responses to accelerate neutrophil recruitment during pneumonia
  • Unique Roles for Streptococcus pneumoniae Phosphodiesterase 2 in Cyclic di-AMP Catabolism and Macrophage Responses
  • Investigating the role of ankyrin-rich membrane spanning protein in human immunodeficiency virus type-1 Tat-induced microglia activation
  • Op-Ed: Use of Social Media Platforms by Deaf STEM and Medical Professionals
  • Recruitment and training of alveolar macrophages after pneumococcal pneumonia
  • Advancing scientific discourse in American Sign Language
  • <span style="font-size:11pt;">Cognitive, neuroscientific, and behavioral outcomes of learning STEM content via highly-iconic ASL signing.</span><span style="font-size:medium;"></span>
  • <span style="font-size:11pt;color:#0d0d0d;">Leveraging a visuospatial language to enhance quantitative learning.</span><span style="font-size:medium;"></span>
  • Expanding Opportunities for the Success of Deaf and Hard of Hearing STEM Majors- (NSF)
  • Conference: A review of the current state of STEM sign language lexicons- (National Science Foundation)
  • Global Year of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Sign Language- (Gallaudet University)
  • Collaborative Research: Building Real-time Intelligent Grounding in Deaf Education- (National Science Foundation)
  • Krista Kachnik-Biology (Honors Capstone) 2020/02-2021/02
  • Council on Undergraduate Education: Member 2022/01-2022/02
  • Council on Undergraduate Education: Chair 2022/02
  • Uncontrolled: Member 2022/03-2022/03
  • Public Health & Safety Team 2019/03-2023/01
  • Social Media Coordinator 2019/02-2022/03
  • Search Committee for Theater & Dance 2019/02-2019/02
  • Faculty of Color Coalition Member 2019/02
  • Search Committee for Public Health 2021/02-2022/01
  • Search Committee For Deaf Studies Program 2023/02-2023/02
  • Search Committee For Laboratory Coordinator 2019/01-2019/01
  • Let's Talk Money - Women's Council 2021/02
  • Summer Bridges Program 2021/03-2023/03
  • Title IX Panel Member 2023/01
  • Emcee for Undergraduate Award Night 2023/02-2023/02
  • Academic Bowl Moderator 2023/02-2023/02
  • Panelist 2023/03-2023/03
  • Strategic Enrollment Planning, Recruitment & Marketing Subcommittee 2024/01
  • Peer Review Team Member 2024/01
  • Academic Program Review Member 2024/01
  • How I Became a Community Scientist: Deaf/HH Scientists Roc Conference 2021/03-2021/03
  • The Science Behind Medical Interpreting: Deaf in Healthcare Summit 2020/02-2020/02
  • Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in A&P Labs: Human Anatomy and Physiology Society 2021/02-2021/02
  • Embrace the Earth Day: CSD Learns 2019/02-2020/01
  • STEM Explorers: CSD Learns 2020/01-2020/01
  • Meet the Virus Experts: Aspen Camp of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 2019/02-2019/02
  • The Hangout - Flu/COVID-19 Vaccine: Convo 2020/01-2020/01
  • Atomic Hands: Atomic Hands 2019/02
  • Convo Hangout: Convo 2019/02-2019/02
  • RISE Rise Presentation: RIT Rise 2020/02-2020/02
  • Early Childhood Education (NASLECE) Summit Panel: NASLECE 2020/02-2020/02
  • Boston University Scientists to Follow Seminar: Boston University 2020/02-2020/02
  • Working Towards a More Inclusive Classroom: Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve 2020/02-2020/02
  • BIPOC STEMist Spotlight Session: CSD Learns 2020/02-2020/02
  • Roundtable discussion of STEM sign language lexicon used around the world - Part 1: Gallaudet University 2021/02-2021/02
  • Roundtable discussion of STEM sign language lexicon used around the world - Part 2: Gallaudet University 2021/02-2021/02
  • Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students in A&P labs: Human Anatomy & Physiology Society 2022/02
  • My Journey as a Deaf Scientist: Wilmot-Rochester School for the Deaf Summer Camp 2021/02-2021/02
  • Graduates to Professionals: A VL2 Network Panel: VL2 2022/01-2022/01
  • Dr. Deaf PhD Workshop Moderator: Dr. Deaf 2022/01-2022/01
  • Advisory board: Deaf Academics Conference 2022/02-2023/01
  • Abstract selection committee: Deaf Academics Conference 2022/02-2023/01
  • Steering Committee Member: Ireland Sign Language STEM Dictionary Project 2023/02
  • Strengthening Disability Education: From Policies to Practical Solutions: IREX 2023/02-2023/02
  • Book Chapter Reviewer: Shoumita Dasgoupta 2023/02-2023/02
  • Podcast Guest: NINDS, NIH 2023/03-2023/03
  • Long COVID Presentation: Deaf, Inc 2024/01-2024/01
  • Quality Matters 2019/03-2019/03
  • Culturally Responsive and Trauma-Informed Training 2019/03-2019/03
  • Culturally Responsive & Trauma Informed Pedagogy 2020/03-2020/03
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS): May 2015-Ongoing
  • Association for Women in Science (AWIS): May 2018-Ongoing
  • National Association of the Deaf (NAD): May 2018-Ongoing

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