Deanna Lanier, C'2020, is a Georgia native and current Ph.D. candidate in bioinformatics at the University of Georgia. She is a Spelman College alumna and is returning to her alma mater as a faculty member, bringing her expertise in computational biology, informatics, and her passion for mentoring the next generation of scholars. Her research focuses on advancing computational tools for nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)-based metabolomics, particularly methods that improve data processing and analysis in longitudinal and environmental health studies. As a graduate research and teaching assistant, she also collaborates on interdisciplinary projects aimed at enhancing undergraduate biochemistry education through the use of computational and visual learning tools.
In addition to her academic work, Deanna serves as the Executive Director of Gifted Girls of Grace (GGOG), a nonprofit organization that mentors teenage girls in the Atlanta metro area. She is passionate about using her scientific experience, passion for education, and mentorship to uplift future generations. Outside of the lab and classroom, she enjoys reading, dancing, and playing with her dog Lilo.
Education:
Ph.D. candidate Bioinformatics, University of Georgia
Course Taught:
Health Informatics
