Marissa Howard

Dr. Marissa Howard is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at George Mason University's School of Systems Biology, affiliated with the Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine (CAPMM) and the Institute for Biohealth Innovation. Her groundbreaking research focuses on extracellular vesicles and cellular communication mechanisms, with transformative implications for cancer treatment and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

• Education: PhD in Biosciences (2022), BS in Bioengineering (2017), both from George Mason University
• Research Affiliations: CAPMM, Institute for Biohealth Innovation

Howard's discovery of a method to "eavesdrop" on cellular communications earned a $200k National Cancer Institute grant, highlighting her contributions to biomedical innovation. Her work bridges proteomics, infectious diseases, and translational medicine.