Catherine Zhu

Catherine is a third year undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Microbiology with a Tech Management Certification. In the Dewey Lab, she is investigating the potential of antibiotic-loaded extracellular vesicles to eradicate biofilms in 3D collagen scaffolds. Her project aims to treat the recurring and deadly infections that occur in bone implants. Catherine also has also previously worked in immunology, exploring a novel treatment for CMKLR1+ cancers using a chemerin drug conjugate. She hopes to pursue a PhD once graduating from UC Santa Barbara. In her free time, Catherine enjoys staying active and trying new restaurants.