Sarah Gagnon

University of Pennsylvania

Biology (developmental)

She/her/hers

Sarah is currently pursuing her PhD in the Cell and Molecular Biology program at the University of Pennsylvania, where she specializes in Developmental, Stem Cell, and Regenerative Biology. She previously completed her BSc and MSc in Cell Biology at McGill University, Canada. In addition to her unwavering commitment to science, Sarah is also dedicated to fostering environments where youth can thrive, having contributed 6 years to mentoring young teenagers through her role as a scout leader. She is also interested in scientific outreach and policy, having collaborated with the student-led group Science & Policy Exchange on a number of events and knowledge translation materials. Outside of lab work and school, Sarah can be found trekking or camping in nature, reading books, or exploring Philly in search of the best vegan cheezesteak.

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