Orchid Allicock is a postdoctoral research associate in the labs of Dr. Anne Wyllie and Dr. Daniel Weinberger at the Epidemiology of microbial diseases department. Her current research focuses on the development and optimization of saliva-based diagnostics for respiratory infections. She completed her PhD in the lab of Dr. Christine Carrington at the University of the West Indies, where she studied the evolutionary dynamics of dengue virus in the Americas. She then received postdoctoral training at the Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, where she gained an interest in translational science and diagnostic development. In her down time, Orchid enjoys painting, baking and visiting museums.
