• Cassie Porteus
  • Cassie Porteus
  • About:

    Cassie is from Columbus, OH. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2023 with a B.S. in molecular genetics and minors in bioethics and clinical psychology. While in her undergrad program, Cassie worked as a student research assistant in the human genetics department of the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center where her projects centered around BAP1-TPDS and the genetics of uveal melanoma. She also volunteers with an international nonprofit scoliosis support group, Curvy Girls, as a senior mentor to the group leaders of the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. In her free time, Cassie likes to go hiking, tap dance, read new books, and listen to music. She is so excited to join the RUGCMP community!