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Education:

2014 (anticipated)

B.Sc. Microbial, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Microbiology Option. College of Sciences and Mathematics, Auburn University, Auburn, AL.

Current Research:

Changes in gene expression due to Xylella fastidiosa infection of Nicotiana tabacum and its effect on calcium concentrations in the plant

Awards and Fellowships:

• Spring 2011-present - National Society of Leadership and Success
• Fall 2010-present - Spirit of Auburn Scholarship
• Fall 2010-present - Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
• Fall 2010-present - Delta Epsilon Iota Honor Society

Selected Abstracts:

• 2014 - Fields, C.F., J. E. Oliver, L.F. Cruz, B. Fairless, and L. De La Fuente. Changes in expression of calcium transport genes due to Xylella fastidiosa infection of Nicotiana tabacum. Oral Presentation: Auburn University Research Week 2014, Auburn, AL, April 14-17.