Jessica Gregson is a third-year Ph.D. candidate in microbiology. She received a B.A. in evolutionary biology from Mount Holyoke College and a M.S. in molecular biology from New Mexico State University. Currently, she is studying respiratory viruses and chronic lung disease under Dr. Paul McCray. She credits her parents for their constant support of her academic aspirations. In the lab, she enjoys florescent microscopy and pipetting precise amounts of liquid. Outside the lab, she enjoys painting her nails, trying new baked goods, and spending time with her dog Myrna.