Postbac Research Fellow
National Institutes of Health
Natalie Hanby is a resercher and recent graduate from the University of Michigan, where she earned a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering. Natalie’s research experience started in the Shikanov Lab, where she contributed to projects focused on developing a biomimetic PEG-hydrogel “artificial ovary”. Her research contributions are reflected in a co-authored publication and presentations at scientific conferences. Currently, Natalie is a Research Fellow in Dr. Gomez-Lobo's Lab at the NIH, studying gynecological conditions in pediatric and adolescent patients. Her work includes processing ovarian tissue for fertility preservation, analyzing the ovary-immune system intersection, and a systematic review to inform clinical best practices.