Kerry Larkin is a 4th year PhD student in the Cell Biology department and is an NIH Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA F31 predoctoral fellow. Her research investigates the cellular death mechanisms of a chemotherapeutic drug used to treat breast and ovarian cancers. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and Music from the College of the Holy Cross. Kerry has experience preparing fellowship applications and writing about science for range of audiences. Outside of academics, she enjoys playing music, running, and knitting.