Healthcare Spotlights

Anna Barry-Wolbers '17 & '18

Anna Barry-Wolbers '17 & '18

Employer
Research Assistant Senior

LinkedIn Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-barry

1. Tell us about your journey since graduation.
Since I graduated, I moved to Philadelphia, PA. I work at Thomas Jefferson University in the surgery department as a research assistant studying liver and pancreatic cancer. I design and develop the CRISPR models for our lab and do the molecular cloning to make various tools for our lab to use. I started as a research technician and have been promoted three times since then. Since moving to Philadelphia in January 2019 I have gotten married in 2021 and we welcomed our daughter in September of 2023. My family and I will be moving back to the Midwest this summer (2024) to be closer to family.

2. Share a favorite Grand Valley memory.
One of my favorite memories is meeting Dr. Hart and talking about cancer biology research. That conversation has kept me motivated throughout the years and will continue to help me persevere and have confidence in my abilities.

3. What's the best piece of advice you've ever received?
The best piece of advice I have received is to always trust but verify.

4. List three words you would use to describe your Grand Valley experience.
Engaging, Fun, and Challenging

5. What difference would you like to make in the world?
I would like to better understand cancer progression to improve patient prognosis and survival.

June 2024

Interest Area(s)
Cell and Molecular Biology, Biology

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