Kevin O’Connor

BS Biochemistry, Northeastern University, 2021

As an undergraduate in Boston, I gained research experience through my co-op work experiences at Abbvie and Harvard Medical School. I utilized high-resolution cryogenic electron microscopy to study the structure of protein complexes involved in entraining endogenous circadian rhythm function. I joined the Littman lab after my undergraduate studies to further develop my research skills. I hope to expand my knowledge of in vivo work with animal models, and to familiarize myself with other techniques used by members of the lab. I am excited to learn more about how the immune system coordinates with the gut microenvironment to affect T cell responses, as well as how this interaction affects broader immune function.