About me
Kimberly Dayato is a Biology major at Mount St. Mary's University, Class of 2026. She conducts antibiotic resistance research under Dr. lee, analyzing drug-resistant bacteria in water sources from Kent County, Delaware. At Mount St. Mary's she also works under Dr. Vilmen, studying how autophagy influences antiviral responses in the context of HIV. Her research reflects an interest in infectious disease and global health equity. Kimberly plans to pursue a Ph.D. to continue advancing impactful research and help bridge scientific gaps between high- and low- resource regions.
