Rebecca Flaherty

Dr. Rebecca Flaherty is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Aquinas College, where she joined in 2019. A graduate of Aquinas College (B.S.), she earned her Ph.D. in 2016 from the University of Notre Dame. Her research focuses on bacterial infections, including studies on Group A and Group B Streptococcus pathogens. Prior to her current role, she conducted postdoctoral research at Michigan State University, investigating human cell responses to Group B Streptococcus, which impacts pregnancy and neonatal health.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Notre Dame (2016)
• B.S., Aquinas College

Research interests include Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, and understanding bacterial pathogenesis mechanisms. Dr. Flaherty’s work bridges laboratory research with undergraduate education, emphasizing hands-on learning. No specific grants or awards are listed in the provided text.