Nicole Berglund

Nicole graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2023 with a BS in Microbiology and a BS in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. She went on to earn an MSc in Infection and Immunity with Merit from University College London in 2024. Nicole’s background in research includes investigation into novel treatment methods for Chlamydia pneumoniae, utilization of food derived microbes to treat autoimmune conditions, and investigation into immune dysregulation caused by well-controlled HIV responsible for increased susceptibility to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Nicole joined the protein group in Dr. Barouch’s Lab in February of 2025. In her free time, Nicole enjoys reading, hiking, and listening to music.