Jillian Troth

Staff Writer, University of Pennsylvania

Writer Bio

I am an undergraduate student at the University of Pennsylvania studying neuroscience. In particular, I am passionate about psychology and microbiome research. If you’re interested in learning more, check out the Gut-Brain Axis Group articles and the Mastering the Microbiome Newsletter– we publish serial editions covering various topics in MGBA research. Outside of ICJS, I enjoy creative writing, rock climbing, and growing my plant collection.

Research Interests

Immunology

I am fascinated by the intricacy of the immune system and the vast number of ways in which it influences physiological function. Recent developments in individualized immunotherapies appear promising in a number of applications. Additionally, as gut-brain axis research implicates inflammatory immune responses, this field ties into my passions for microbiology, psychology, and neuroscience

Microbiology

Although often overlooked, microbes shape the biological systems upon which we depend. Specifically, I think that a number of medical questions should take the microbiome into account to obtain a complete picture of the issue at hand. By integrating microbiology with host physiology, I hope we can develop a novel medical perspective that will usher along scientific progress

Psychology

Understanding what makes people tick is one of my greatest curiosities. While I am certainly interested in the thought processes behind behavior, I am primarily interested in the biological mechanisms that impact one’s mental state; therefore, I am hoping to pursue a career in biopsychology