Nadine Emil' grew up with stories her dad told her about his time at a medical institute. She became fascinated by his experiences in the lab and clinic, sparking her curiosity about science early on and growing into a passion throughout the years.
In December 2023, Emil’ graduated with a B.S. in biotechnology from the University of New Hampshire at Manchester, where she pursued a number of research opportunities. Notably, she completed the NH BioMade internship at Dartmouth College under Dr. Katherine Mirica, working on integrating metal-organic frameworks onto commercial textiles for health and protection. Emil’ also joined Dr. Kristen Johnson’s pancreatic cancer research lab and was able to write her research proposal, which her university funded. Her research focused on studying the transcription factor FOXN2 in ciliogenesis and its application to understanding the biology of pancreatic cancer. Emil’s diligent studies earned her the Presidential Scholar award, Summa Cum Laude distinction, and being recognized on the Dean’s List each semester. As Emil’ finished undergraduate studies, she pursued an internship at Monte Rosa Therapeutics, working with molecular glue degraders targeting previously undruggable Cyclin E1 protein, which has therapeutic relevance in multiple cancer types.
Emil’ is currently interested in studying topics such as cellular pathways, cell cycle, and gene expression, and their dysregulation in disease. She is also open to exploring other topics and is excited about growing as a scientist through the PhD program at such a unique place as St. Jude.