Cassidy Oliverio
PhD student | Chemistry | College of Sciences | NC State University
2025-26 Global One Health Fellow
About Cassidy
Cassidy Oliverio is a second year Ph.D. student in the Department of Chemistry, working in the lab of Dr. Gavin Williams. Prior to coming to NCSU, she earned a Master of Science in biology and then worked as a Senior Research Associate for Novozymes for two years. Her research focuses on the development of genetically encoded biosensors to use as tools in terpene biosynthetic pathway engineering strategies. She focuses on two terpenes, nootkatone and artemisinin, which aid the global fight against malaria. Nootkatone is a powerful insect repellent, which helps curb the transmission of malaria, whereas artemisinin is the leading treatment for malaria. She believes that by using microbes for the production of these molecules, rather than extracting from plant life, we can have a more reliable source that is less damaging to the planet. Cassidy first received support for her doctoral studies as a Chemistry of Life Fellow from the NCSU Comparative Medicine Institute, and is excited to expand her knowledge of interdisciplinary sciences.
Contact Information
Email: coliver2@ncsu.edu
Faculty Advisor
Gavin Williams | Chemistry