Annalise Holland

Annalise is a PhD student in the GMB program at Emory University, and joined us in Jan 2024. She found her passion for science at a young age which motivated her to obtain a bachelor in Biochemistry and Microbiology at Texas State University in San Marcos, TX. Her undergraduate research was on DNA damage repair pathways. Her work focused on understanding the regulation of Mms21 SUMO E3 ligase activity by components of the Smc5/6 helicase complex. These experiences in the lab helped cultivate her desire to pursue a PhD in science. Although her background is in biochemistry, she started graduate school with an open mind and excitement for any research that interested her. After obtaining her PhD, she plans to go straight into industry so that one day she can support her mother and family. Annalise is the third youngest out of 13 sisters, and she is a first-generation graduate student. Some hobbies she enjoys are working out, binge watching television, reading, and cooking.