Kate Ituarte Graduates with Highest Honors

Congratulations to Kate Ituarte on graduating with highest honors from the Clark Honors College at the University of Oregon!

Kate has been an outstanding undergraduate researcher in the Cresko Lab, demonstrating exceptional skill in molecular genetics and evolutionary biology research. Her commitment to scientific excellence and academic achievement sets a high standard for undergraduate research.

Research Excellence

During her time in the Cresko Lab, Kate made significant contributions to: - Molecular genetic techniques and protocol optimization - Stickleback developmental biology studies - Laboratory management and training of new students - Data analysis and presentation

Academic Achievements

Kate’s distinguished undergraduate career includes: - Highest Honors from the Clark Honors College - Outstanding honors thesis on evolutionary genetics - Multiple quarters on the Dean’s List - Research presentations at university symposia

Honors Thesis Research

Kate’s thesis work advanced our understanding of genetic variation in natural populations, combining laboratory techniques with computational analyses to address fundamental evolutionary questions.

Future Path

Kate’s exceptional preparation has led to her acceptance at Case Western Reserve University - Cleveland Clinic for medical school, where she will pursue her M.D. degree.

Lasting Impact

Kate’s contributions to the lab extend beyond her research. She helped establish protocols still in use today and mentored numerous incoming undergraduate researchers.

We congratulate Kate on this well-deserved recognition and wish her the very best in medical school and her future career combining medicine and scientific research!