Cole Niedmann

Cole was a Research Specialist in the Jimenez Sainz Lab from September 2023 through April 2026. He is now a Lab Technician at Duke University Laboratory for HIV and COVID-19 Vaccine Research and Development. The lab focuses on understanding.

 

He is originally from Southington, Connecticut where he has lived most of his life. He graduated from the University of Richmond with a B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology while also receiving a minor in Entrepreneurship. His undergraduate research consisted of studying the role of the Ded1 protein in yeast by targeting the TOR pathway, a known cancer pathway.

 

In addition to pursuing a science degree, Cole had an incredible opportunity to intern at a telehealth autism services company in Richmond, Virginia. Working alongside the CEO of the company, he learned more about the healthcare industry overall and what it takes to build a company from scratch. Outside of his studies and research, he worked as a supervisor at the University Recreation Center, where he enjoyed a passion for fitness, interacting with the University community, and leading his fellow peers. For his dedication to this position, he was nominated for the University Student Employee of the Year Award.