Lauren Baena
Laboratory Manager
Lauren joined the Halanych Lab at the Center for Marine Science in 2023. As lab manager she keeps the lab functioning and stocked with supplies, as well as helps out in a technician role completing lab and computation work, as needed. She also helps to advise and guide current graduate students in the lab with their projects and writing, and with any other general travel or laboratory business. She brings to the lab many years of genetics research, writing experience and laboratory management experience.
Education
B.S. in Marine Science, Eckerd College
M.S. in Marine Biology , University of Hawaii at Manoa
Community Engagement
UNCW Women's Rugby Coach: 2017-2022
Girls Rugby volunteer coach: 2022- present