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Recent Western graduate Melody Gao, a Goldwater Scholar, conducts research in one of Western's biochemistry labs. In addition to her ongoing research on protein structure and interactions, Melody served as president of Western's Chemistry Club and Pre-Med Club. In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Melody was invited to join the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing team at a local laboratory. She processed samples from patients and supported the greater Bellingham community it its efforts to flatten the curve and stay healthy. 6
