Скачать или смотреть 2017 Outstanding Young Scientist Award Recipient: Kimberly Stroka, Ph.D.

Dr. Kimberly Stroka is Assistant Professor in the Fischell Department of Bioengineering at University of Maryland, College Park where she directs the Cell and Microenvironment Engineering Lab.

By combining experimental techniques and theoretical modeling, Dr. Stroka discovered a new fundamental mechanism for tumor cell migration. Through her work, aquaporins (water channels that allow water flux across the cell membrane) could be explored as possible druggable targets for tumor cell metastasis.

The OYS and OYE awards recognize young Maryland residents who have distinguished themselves for accomplishments in science and engineering. Award recipients are chosen by members of the Maryland Academy of Sciences’ Scientific Advisory Council, which provides expertise and content review to the Maryland Science Center.