Bia Kinney

• Home institution: Eastern Kentucky University

• Year: Junior

• Research Site: University of Louisville

• What will I be researching: I will be working with Drosophila (fruit flies) this summer! I will be studying molecular and behavioral genetics in fruit flies.   

• Future goals: I am planning to go into the pharmacy/pharmacology field. 

• Interest/hobby: I am on the EKU archery team! In my spare time, I enjoy anything and everything creative — drawing, sewing, sculpting, creative writing — you name it, I’ve probably picked it up as a hobby at some point. Outside of creative endeavors, I also enjoy playing video games.