>  I aim to understand how the structure and physical properties of the cell nucleus affect biological function. Knowledge of the link between nuclear structure and function will ultimately provide insight into the physical mechanisms cells use to regulate gene expression, as well as how external forces are transmitted into biochemical response.

> As a postdoctoral fellow in the Weitz lab at Harvard University, I am currently developing microfluidic tools to study populations of single cells. These techniques provide insight into epigenetic mechanisms of gene regulation, as well as how the shape and protein composition of the nucleus affects the ability of cells to deform through small spaces.

> Since we eat many soft materials including cells and nuclei, I use food as a medium to further the public understanding of science.   

<Education & Training>

<Amy C. Rowat>

‣ International Human Frontiers Science Program Cross-Disciplinary Fellow, 2006-2009

1. •German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) Visiting Fellow, Department of Cell Biology, 2005
   
   

• B.Sc. Honours Physics, Mount Allison University, 1998 (with Distinction)

‣ National Research Council of Canada WES Scholar, 1995-1998

‣ Canada Scholar, 1994-1998

• B.A. French, Asian Studies & Math, Mount Allison University, 1999 (Honours)

‣ Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council Canada Postgraduate Scholar, 1999-2000

• Cand. Polyt. (M.Sc.) Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark, 2000

‣ Natural Sciences & Engineering Research Council of Canada Julie Payette Scholar, 2001-2004

• Ph.D. Physics, MEMPHYS - Center for Biomembrane Physics, University of Southern Denmark, 2005

1. •Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Physics/School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Harvard University, 2006 - present