Education
- Capital University – BA, Biochemistry
Bio
Keelin McHugh graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in biochemistry from Capital University in May 2020.
Prior to her role at WREN, McHugh worked in a bioanalytical laboratory at PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific. While at PPD, McHugh conducted analysis of samples obtained from subjects in clinical and non-clinical trials to obtain pharmacokinetic data. McHugh also became a key member of her team at PPD, helping train new employees and keeping her team on track to meet data deadlines. Public health has been a passion of hers for several years, and she is excited about transitioning from a laboratory position into a public health research position.
McHugh’s professional interests include women’s health, health equity, and climate change impacts on community health. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, reading, reorganizing her kitchen, and going on long walks with her dog and husband.