Kyle Downer is a Technical Research Assistant that joined the TNRC in 2023. Kyle assists the CLIMB Biorepository, supporting biospecimen preparation and storage, under the direction of Dr. Tanuja Chitnis. He also works under the direction of Dr. Devin King to conduct genetic research into multiple sclerosis. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in the Spring of 2022, with a bachelor’s degree in biology and a minor in chemistry. In the future, Kyle plans to pursue a PhD. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, watching movies, and exploring Boston with his friends.