Birthday: January 7th

Nationality: Taiwanese American

College: Boston University

Major: Biomedical Engineering

PhD: Northwestern University

My favorite activities: Yoga and designing aquariums/terrariums

Project Summary:

Karen brings her expertise in nanotechnology and bioengineering to the field of allergy! Her project will focus on developing novel nanotechnology approaches for treatment and diagnosis of food allergy.

Publications:

The immunology of food allergy.

Johnston LK*, Chien KB*, Bryce PJ.

J Immunol. 2014 Mar 15;192(6):2529-34. doi: 10.4049/jimmunol.1303026.

*co-first author

Favorite Color: Green

Favorite Book: 1984 by George Orwell

Favorite Movie: Curious Case of Benjamin Button

Favorite Food: Sushi

Favorite Drink: Sangria