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\"Susan\"Dr. Susan Agolini<\/a> has been a member of the Marymount University faculty for over 8 years. She is trained as a Cell and Molecular Biologist and has a primary area of interest in the eukaryotic intracellular transport pathway. Dr. Agolini\u2019s research was instrumental in the initial identification and characterization of the SCAMP family of proteins. She is currently investigating the role that these ubiquitous proteins may play in muscle cell development, disease, and repair. Dr. Agolini is also committed to inclusive teaching and has investigated and instituted strategies for creating an inclusive active learning environment for STEM education. <\/p>\n

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\"Diane\"Dr. Diane Murphy<\/a> is a chemist and information scientist who specializes in research areas such as the use of emerging technology, including artificial intelligence, to improve the lives of everyone. She is a recognized expert in the field of cybersecurity, to protect the digital world, including our national security. She is the principal investigator (PI) and Co-PI on several grants for the National Science Foundation, the National Security Agency, and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is excited to work with students for the STEM jobs of the future, including the handling of more and more data. She is originally from the UK and was the first in her family to go to college. Contact her at dmurphy@marymount.edu<\/a>, 703 284 5958 or in Ballston Room 4074 or 2025.
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Dr. Susan Agolini has been a member of the Marymount University faculty for over 8 years. She is trained as a Cell and Molecular Biologist and has a primary area of interest in the eukaryotic intracellular transport pathway. Dr. Agolini\u2019s research was instrumental in the initial identification and characterization of the SCAMP family of proteins. […]<\/p>\n

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