Eden Philippe

Experienced undergraduate researcher with background in molecular biology, microbiome science, and infectious disease. Skilled in wet lab techniques (PCR, restriction digests, DNA sequence analysis), data curation, and literature synthesis to support faculty-led projects and grant proposals. Contributed to nucleotide sequence annotation and publication, microbiome preservation initiatives, and transcriptomic analysis of virus-infected neurons, with growing experience working in collaborative, multidisciplinary research teams.

• 4 publications on the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) database
• National African American Recognition Program
• Member of National and Chinese Honor Societies
• AP Scholar with Distinction

Research Assistant, Microbiota Vault Project

Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ | February 2024 – June 2025

• Assisted Dr. Maria Gloria Dominguez-Bello in data collection and literature reviews for grant proposals on global microbial diversity preservation.
• Utilize reference management systems to compile and analyze research supporting the Microbiota Vault initiative.

Student Scholar, Waksman Student Scholars Program

Waksman Institute of Microbiology – Piscataway, NJ | July 2023 – July 2024

• Conducted independent molecular biology research on Landoltia punctata (duckweed), utilizing PCR, restriction digests, and DNA sequence analysis.
• Authored and published four nucleotide sequences to the NCBI database; mentored seven peers through the publication process as a Teacher’s Assistant.

Member, Infectious Disease Society Research Team

Brown University – Providence, RI | September 2025 – Current

• Investigate transcriptomic responses to West Nile Virus infection in neuronal tissues to identify shared antiviral pathways and mechanisms influenced by blood-brain barrier disruption or T-cell cytotoxicity.