George Tollefson

George Tollefson

Biography

B.S., University of Rhode Island
Advisor: Jeffrey Bailey

Research Interests: Passionate about applying the latest advancements in wet-lab genomics, high-performance computing, and bioinformatics approaches, I am dedicated to solving complex research questions with the ultimate goal of improving the quality of life for others. Currently, I am applying my background in next-generation sequencing data analysis and tool development to design cutting edge genomics-based techniques for profiling anti-malarial drug resistance in Plasmodium spp., the causative agent of malaria, in areas of the world most burdened by malaria.