Joie grew up in Anchorage
Alaska and has always had a strong passion for the outdoors. She
enjoys biking, hiking, snow shoeing and skiing in Alaska, particularly
in the Chugach Mountains. She developed an interest in the brain and
began to study Neurosurgery as a high school student with one of
Alaska’s Neurosurgeons. Her mentorship inspired a desire to become a
doctor. Joie earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology, her second
passion, at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). Summer of 2005,
Joie worked as a research intern in the Montine Lab studying
proteonomics, cellular pathways, and enhancing her knowledge of research
techniques. During her undergraduate studies, Joie became interested in
Environmental Toxicology of the Arctic. Having grown up in Alaska,
Joie has a personal interest in the health and well being of her
community. She is working towards her MD/PhD and plans to return to
Alaska to practice. Currently, Joie is working for the State of Alaska
within the Division of Public Health and teaches within the Biology
department at UAA.
Email:
j.abner@conservationinstitute.ipower.com |
