Research Summary:
I am currently helping Ryan Null with his research project, Development of Structural Colors in Butterflies. I take care of and raise a local butterfly species, the California Buckeye Butterfly (Junonia coenia). I also update life history information in database and prepare adult specimens for long term storage.
Education:
University of California, Berkeley
B.S., Molecular Toxicology (expected graduation date: May 2016)
With Patel Lab from February 2013 to present
email: laurenkmatsuno@berkeley.edu