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Katrina Eike
 Katrina Eike
is a biochemist with interests in biophysics and cell signaling. She studied bacterial chemotaxis as an undergraduate at CU-Boulder. As a graduate student, she studied the effects of mutations on an RNA enzyme, or 'ribozyme'. Katrina has extensive laboratory experience in current biochemical and molecular biology techniques. She is very enthusiastic about sharing her knowledge and expertise with your students.
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Special Presentations:
Cancer, Chemistry and Cures
How and why do chemotherapy and radiation work to destroy tumors? Why are so many types of cancer now 90% survivable? Explore the most recent advances of modern molecular medicine with your students in a mixed lecture/hands-on demonstration format. They'll learn how chemists and biochemists are using the same principles taught in your classroom - bond strengths, molecular structure, electrostatic attractions and repulsions - to design new and better treatments for cancer. The possibilities for this type of medicine are endless - inspire your students with real-life clinical applications of modern chemistry! (Grades 9-12)
Pathogens: They'll Kill Ya
How do pathogenic organisms harm or kill humans? What is the difference between a bacterial cell and a virus? Spark your students' interest in biology and medicine with real-life examples of deadly illnesses and their treatments. Learn about the major classes of pathogens, the diseases they cause, and how they accomplish their deadly work. After a brief introduction, students will play the role of "disease detectives," diagnosing and curing "patients" infected with an unknown pathogen. (Grades 4-12)
Antibiotic Resistance: The 'Superbugs' Among Us
The media is often reporting cases of drug-resistant microbes, but exactly what does that mean? And why are pediatricians now reluctant to prescribe antibiotics for common childhood illnesses like ear infections and sore throats? By participating in a fun, competitive exercise we will learn exactly why bacteria share their genetic material and why antibiotic resistance is such a serious public health problem in our society. We will also discuss the differences between antiseptics and antibiotics in our homes and whether they are helping or hurting our environment. (Grades 6-12)
Katrina completed her undergraduate and graduate work at CU-Boulder in biochemistry and chemistry.
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