Hi I’m Ana Pettijohn! I am from Myrtle Beach, SC and graduated from Coastal Carolina University in May 2024 with my Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. At CCU, I conducted research with Dr. Bryan Wakefield studying the synthesis of the antimalarial flinderoles. I was honored with the Biochemistry Student of the Year departmental award and the South Carolina Section ACS Outstanding Biochemistry major for my research. In my free time, I love traveling, going to the beach, and trying new restaurants in Charleston with my friends. I am excited about learning new science at MUSC!