Milcah Scott

Milcah joined our lab in May of 2008. She was raised on a hobby farm of Angus cattle and Suffolk sheep in Le Sueur County Minnesota. Milcah's rural upbringing resulted in love and curiosity of life and nature at all levels and inspired her to attend the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities where she earned a B.S. in Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development. While undergraduate courses expanded her knowledge and interest in molecular biology, undergraduate research opportunities enhanced Milcah's interest in research.

Milcah did undergraduate work in Dr. Jim Curtsinger’s lab in investigating the mechanisms of longevity in Drosophila melangogaster, specifically the role of the immune system in the aging process. In addition, she had the opportunity to do research in Dr. Lance Zirpel’s lab investigating the cellular and molecular mechanisms of central auditory neurons resulting from activity deprivation.

Milcah says she feels fortunate for the opportunity to work in our lab and for the possibility to contribute to improve our understanding of cancer in dogs and their families. While there is something new to learn everyday in the lab, she is especially interested in learning more about the underlying genetics of cancer.

To contact Milcah click here