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Sarah Foot
Northern Coordinator |
Sarah was raised in the small town of Hixon, BC and, after graduating
from Prince George Secondary School, she immediately started at the
University of Northern British Columbia. While completing her Bachelor
of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in 2007, Sarah
volunteered for Geneskool where she helped a class of seven students
extract DNA from a kiwi, make an edible model of DNA, and create a DNA
code bracelet. Those students really knew that science was cool! As a
result of this great experience, she wanted to introduce the fun,
hands-on science activities to other students as the Northern
Coordinator for Geneskool. Sarah has researched cell culture in chronic
myeloid leukemia, properties of a cancer-fighting enzyme, and genetics
of mountain pine beetle. Her hobbies include reading, camping, walking
her dog Morgan, and taking pictures. She looks forward to bringing
genomics into the classroom by working with volunteers, teachers and
students throughout northern British Columbia in her role as the
Northern Geneskool Coordinator.
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