Heather A. Renna, B.S., received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Molloy College in 2015. Upon graduation, she began working as a research technician under Dr. Allison B. Reiss at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, applying her technical skills in molecular biology on projects related to Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and prostate cancer. She has co-authored 14 peer-reviewed publications with Dr. Reiss with more in preparation. Heather mentors new team members and uses her organizational talents to maintain and update lab procedures and protocols.