Catherine McKenzie

Catherine McKenzie is a dedicated researcher with a strong background in genetic engineering, molecular biology, cell biology, and neuroscience.

With a Ph.D. in Synthetic Physiology and Neuroscience from the Institute of Science and Technology Austria, an Associate Ph.D. in Molecular Drug Targets from the University of Vienna, and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Neuroscience from UCSD, Catherine has a robust academic foundation.

She has worked as a Discovery Scientist at Roche, a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Institute for Neuroscience, and held various research positions at institutions like the Medical University of Vienna, Institute of Science and Technology Austria, and the University of California at San Diego.

Catherine McKenzie's passion lies in developing novel approaches for understanding genetics and advancing gene therapy modalities for rare neurological diseases. She is keen on collaborating with fellow scientists to drive innovation in biology and mechanical exploration.

Her professional journey also includes roles outside academia, such as being a Program Director, Environmental Educator at AmeriCorps, a Naval Research Enterprise Intern at Scripps Institute of Oceanography, and leading initiatives like Project Science Night at SPAWAR and the Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program (SEAP) at SPAWAR.