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Dr. Lori Banks is an Assistant Professor of Biology whose work focuses on novel antimicrobial development, representation in STEM curriculum, and and increasing diversity in STEM careers. She holds a B.S. in Biology from Prairie View A&M University and a Ph.D. in Molecular Virology and Microbiology from Baylor College of Medicine. She also participates in a number of local community service organizations around Northern New England, including Girl Scouts of Maine and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. You can connect with Lori on LinkedIn, and follow her lab group on Twitter and Instagram as well.
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