Profile
Gabrianne Ivey
Mathematical and Statistical Sciences
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Long Hall B02 [Office]
Educational Background
B.S., Biology (Cell/Molecular), Appalachian State University, 2023
Profile/About Me
Hi! My interest in math revolves around modeling biological phenomenon. I first became interested in this field when working on modeling probable amino acid interactions in the NBD2 of CFTR protein. I've also investigated an oncololytic virotherapy's impact on a co-culture of breast cancer cells and macrophages, as well as used molecular dynamic simulations to quantify the agregation of a tumor supressor gene product (p53). These research projects have peaked my interest in the interdisciplinary field of biology and mathematics.
Outside of school, I enjoy playing the violin and choreographing contemporary dances.
Research Interests
Mathematical Biology
Selected Publications
Ivey G, Youker RT (2020) Disease-relevant mutations alter amino acid co-evolution networks in the second nucleotide binding domain of CFTR. PLOS ONE 15(1): e0227668. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0227668
Selected Talks
“Statistical Coupling Analysis Reveals Alteration of Amino Acid Interactions in Cystic Fibrosis Disease Causing Mutations Located in the NBD2 Domain of CFTR," Student Research Showcase, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society
“Disease-relevant mutations alter amino acid covariation networks in the second nucleotide binding domain of CFTR," Molecules in the Mountains Conference, Western Carolina University
“Quantitative Predictions Characterize p53 Aggregation in Coarse-Grained Molecular Dynamic Simulations," Physics, Engineering, and Biology Institute, Yale University (REU)
Memberships
American Mathematical Society
Honors and Awards
(2023) Mary Connell Award; Highest GPA in Cell/Molecular Biology program
(2019) George Williams Garrett Memorial Scholarship; scholarship to fund research
(2018) “Best talk” - Oral Presentation at Molecules in the Mountains Conference, Western Carolina University
Degree Program
MS in Mathematical Sciences
Expected Graduation
2025
