GBSO Marketing Officer, Jessica Lane, sat down for an exclusive interview with 2024-2025 GBSO President, Charlie Kuhlmann, who was excited to give GBS students an inside look into his life as the head of GBS student outreach activities.
Where are you from?
I am from a coastal region of Mississippi sometimes referred to as ‘Mississippi City’. Specifically, I am from the town of Long Beach.
What university did you attend to earn your undergraduate degree? What did you study, and when did you graduate?
I received my bachelor’s in biology from the University of Mississippi in 2016. Hotty Toddy!
What inspired you to choose UAB for graduate school?
I was very impressed by the scale and quality of their research facilities and departments during my visit. This made me excited to research at UAB.
What year are you? Whose lab did you join? I am a fifth year Immunology student in Dr. Masakazu Kamata’s Lab.
What is your project focused on? I am focused on applying CAR-T cell therapy for ovarian cancer.
Why did you join GBSO?
I joined GBSO in my 3rd year after being nominated by the outgoing rep. We all have a duty to participate in our communities, and I wanted to help build a stronger network among GBS students.
What is your overall career goal? To help unleash the curative potential of the immune system.
What hobbies do you pursue in your free time?
I like to go canoeing, grill out, or engage in creative projects.
What do you hope to give to the GBS community this year as president?
I hope to give them more connection to their fellow students. Bringing all of these intelligent students together goes a long way for fostering professional confidence, wellbeing, and innovative ideas.