My name is Ashley Green, and I am a second-year student from Ankeny, Iowa. I am pursuing a B.A. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology on the pre-medicine track, with minors in French and International Relations and a certificate in Public Health.

I am an ICRU Fellow and a Latham Science Communication Initiative Fellow. I joined the Yang Laboratory to gain hands-on experience in cancer research and have now completed my second year in the lab. My research focuses on understanding how the epigenetic regulator SETDB1 contributes to tumor growth and immune evasion in endometrial cancer.

Through my work in the laboratory, I have gained experience in PCR, transcriptional profiling, chromatin analysis, imaging, immune assays, and data analysis. These experiences have strengthened my interest in cancer biology and helped me develop critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. My long-term goal is to pursue a career in medicine while continuing to explore opportunities at the intersection of research and patient care.