Bailey Bell

Bailey Bell presenting her poster for the CMBS REU program.

Education & Background:
Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Molecular Biology major at Whitman College
Expected graduation May 2028

Awards:

2026 Research Experience for Undergraduates in the UW Madison Cellular and Molecular Biology of Stress Summer Research Program

Research Interests:
I am interested in studying and helping to preserve the beauty of the world’s biodiversity through evolutionary biology, conservation, genetics, and ecology. I am curious to explore adaptation to anthropogenic and climate related stressors, and how organisms evolve to fulfill their specific niches.

Personal Interests:
I play varsity soccer and tennis for the Whitman Blues, and I love doing anything active in the outdoors! In my free time, I enjoy playing guitar, listening to music, and watching documentary films.