Marissa Howard
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Contact Info
- Name
- Dr. Marissa Howard
- Job Title
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Affiliations
Departments
- School of Systems Biology (Research Faculty)
Centers
- Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine (CAPMM)
- Institute for Biohealth Innovation
Research Areas
- Biomedical Research
- Medical Proteomics
- Infectious Diseases
Education
PhD, Biosciences, George Mason University (2022)
BS, Bioengineering, George Mason University (2017)
About
Marissa Howard is a postdoctoral researcher at George Mason University, renowned for her groundbreaking work in cellular communication and cancer treatment. Howard holds a PhD in Biosciences and a BS in Bioengineering from Mason. She leads a team at the Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine (CAPMM) that has pioneered a method to "eavesdrop" on cellular communications, offering revolutionary potential for cancer therapy. Her research, focused on extracellular vesicles, has garnered significant attention, including a $200k National Cancer Institute grant. Howard's work extends beyond cancer, with implications for various diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
Mason postdoc leads scientific breakthrough that could revolutionize cancer treatment
Contact Info
- Name
- Dr. Marissa Howard
- Job Title
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow