Dr. Theresa Austria is the Manager of Academic Programs and Training at Fox Chase Cancer Center. In her role, she manages research programs that give high school and undergraduate students the opportunity to gain hands-on lab experience which aims to support and inspire young people who want to pursue careers in science and healthcare. Dr. Austria holds a bachelor’s degree in biology with an option in cellular and molecular biology, a minor in chemistry, a certificate in biotechnology and a PhD in genetics, cellular and molecular biology with an emphasis on molecular pathology. As a research mentor, Dr. Austria as worked with high school, undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students as well as clinicians and has also served as an instructor and tutor for undergraduate and high school students. 
What drives Dr. Austria’s work is a strong love of learning which she hopes to share with others as wells as the belief that everyone who is passionate about pursuing a career in science should be given the support and opportunity to do so.
Dr. Theresa Austria’s Projects and Accomplishments
Dr. Austria currently serves as the co-director of the Teen Research Internship Program (TRIP) and Program Coordinator for the Empower Fellowship.
How will you connect with Theresa at Fox Chase?
Email: [email protected] Phone: 215-728-3220