Sarah Sturgill

Sarah Sturgill, PhD (she/her) is a postdoctoral scholar in Dr. Mark Mercola’s lab in the Cardiovascular Institute within the Department of Medicine. Her research focuses on targeting the molecular consequences of inherited dilated cardiomyopathies for drug development in human induced pluripotent stem cell cardiomyocytes (iPSC-CMs). She is particularly interested in cellular trafficking and post-translational modifications that modulate contractile function. She received her B.S. in Chemistry from UNC Charlotte and her Ph.D. in Biophysics from The Ohio State University. Throughout her academic training, Sarah has been a strong proponent of service and equitable access to research experiences for undergraduate students. She has served as a University Senator; chairperson of the Intellectual Property and Patents Committee; and President, Vice President, and secretary of various student organizations. Outside of the lab, Sarah enjoys macro-mode pictures of bugs, driving with no destination, and bilateral stimulation (walking, running, biking, and hiking). Connect with Sarah: LinkedIn