Reed Lessing
Class of 2025: Neuroscience Major, Biology Minor, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Certificate
Pronouns: she/her
Current research project: I am fascinated by the molecular drivers of neuroplasticity, learning, and neurological disease and the translation of scientific discoveries into therapeutics that improve lives. At Duke, these interests led me to the Eroglu Lab, where I currently investigate how neonatal protein malnutrition impacts neuroimmune development with Dr. Carina Block. I have also spent a summer researching novel drug targets as a Biology Intern at MOMA Therapeutics, a next-generation precision medicine company dedicated to targeting highly dynamic proteins that underlie human disease.
How she got involved in research: I became involved with research at Duke as a Huang Fellow during the summer after my first year. Through the program, I joined the Eroglu Lab and have been working there ever since!