Congratulations to EWU McNair Scholar Monique Tori Castellano/s for completing her McNair Summer Research Internship! She worked with mentor Dr. Ben Lundgren on her summer 2024 research, “Janthinobacterium Livdum”. Monique Tori’s research was presented August 15, 2024 at the McNair Summer Research Symposium.
Of her research, Monique explains:
This research aims to understand and identify the role of RpoN within the adaptability of Janthinobactierum and the overall properties of this unique bacteria. Furthermore, analyzing multiple quantitative and qualitative measures of of its resistance with antibiotics, growth conditions, and observing if J.lividum can still grow and emit violacion even after use in production. Leading with this data we can make a hypothesis that janthinobacterium holds a key in understanding the bacteria’s resistance to why this bacteria can be found globally.
Monique Tori Castellanos is a Mexican-American first generation student at Eastern Washington University. She is on a STEM track to pursue a major in forensic science, and currently holds a minor in Spanish. Monique is passionate about representation within her field, and expressing herself with color. She loves to spend any extra time she has thrifting, cooking with her abuela, and exploring Spokane.
