University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Mentor: Lori O’Brien, PhD
Project Title: Elucidating the role of renal mechanosensation in kidney development and physiology
Sarah received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of South Carolina-Aiken and a PhD in Physiology from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. In 2022, Sarah joined the laboratory of Lori O’Brien, PhD as a postdoctoral fellow in Cell Biology and Physiology at UNC Chapel Hill. Sarah’s research investigates how alterations in nephrogenesis affect kidney function. Specifically, she is interested in the role of mechanosensation and sensory innervation of the kidney. She aims to identify novel targets to better treat patients with kidney disease.