Problem Solver

Kristen Kreisel

Kristen Kreisel

Areas Kristen Kreisel is Knowledgeable in:

Molecular biology
Microbiology
General laboratory
Epidemiology
Statistics

Techniques Kristen Kreisel Uses:

I have the ability to break apart a problem to its core parts to uncover where the problem originates. It is only when you can pull the pieces apart that you can find where the problem exists. Patience, brainstorming, and persistence are helpful personality traits too!

Kristen Kreisel's Problem Solving Skills:

  1. laboratory, epidemiology

Kristen Kreisel's Problem Solving Experience:

  1. I combined molecular with epidemiologic data to determine how the USA300 strain of MRSA is associated with illicit drug abuse as well as outcomes of bacteremic infections due to these bacteria.
  2. I have calibrated and validated a pyrosequencing assay to detect antiviral drug resistance in strains of Influenza A.
  3. I have calibrated a pyrosequencing assay to identify strains of Mycobacterium other than tuberculosis.