Sofia Howe, B.S
Pronouns: she, her, hers
Doctoral Student
Department of Biology
SDSU / UC San Diego Joint Doctoral Program in Cell and Molecular Biology
Cell and Molecular Biology
SDSU / UC San Diego
Primary Email: [email protected]
Building/Location
Donald P. Shiley BioScience Center
5500 Campanile Dr
San Diego,
CA
92182
Mail Code: 4614
Bio
My research aims to understand the role of obesity in ovarian cancer. I investigate the how pre-mature and mature fat cells in the tumor microenvironment support tumor growth and resistance to chemotherapy.
Education
B.S. Biological Sciences
North Dakota State University
Areas of Specialization
Ovarian Cancer Biology, Tumor Microenvironment, Chemotherapy Resistance, Health Disparities
Fun Facts
What is your favorite thing to do with your free time?
My favorite thing to do is take yoga and pilates classes. I also enjoy watching sports and mixing music.
Mentors
Awards & Honors
NDSU Bison Excellence Award Spring 2023
SDSU S3 Symposium President’s Award
Athena STEM Women – Lifting While Climbing Summit, Panelist speaker Fall 2024
Grants
NIH- National Cancer Institute, Diversity Supplement Award (R01CA260281)
Media
Presentations
NDSU EXPLORE Showcase Spring 2023 – Poster Presenter
SDSU S3 Symposium Spring 2024 – Poster Presenter
California State University Research Competition Spring 2024 – Oral Presenter, SDSU Delegate SACNAS NDiSTEM Conference Fall 2024 – Poster Presenter
Service
SDSU Institute for Transformative Education STEAM Day Fall 2024 – House Lab tour & Workshop for high school students
SDSU SACNAS – Chapter Member
American Association for Cancer Research – Associate Member