Alexis Nicole Smith, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Locations
- Versiti
Education
BS, University of Mississippi
Biography
Dr. Smith has recently joined the Versiti Blood Research Institute and ϰϲͼ as a postdoctoral researcher. Prior to joining VBRI and ϰϲͼ, Smith completed her PhD work earlier this year at the University of Kentucky in the lab of Dr. Sidney Whiteheart where she studied platelet biology and function focusing specifically on SNARE regulation in platelet exocytosis. In Smith’s spare time, she loves to read and do yoga. She also loves spending time with her family and traveling to new places.
Research Interests
Platelet biology and function; lipoproteins