Ashlyn Rickard, PhD, is a postdoctoral associate in the Mowery Lab who specializes in developing novel genetically modified mouse models and quantifying functional parameters in preclinical models, with emphasis in both in vivo optical microscopy, photon-counting computed tomography and hypoxia imaging. Ashlyn studied experimental physics and Spanish as an undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Asheville and completed her PhD in medical physics at Duke under Dr. Gregory Palmer. Ashlyn has extensive experience in radiation biology and acts as the Xstrahl SARRP’s primary medical physicist, performing quality assurance and consulting for complex radiation therapy plans. Outside of the lab, Ashlyn enjoys hiking with her dog and watching hockey with her godson.
- Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from University of North Carolina at Asheville
- Bachelor of Science in Experimental Physics from University of North Carolina at Asheville
- Master's degree in Medical physics, Diagnostic Imaging at Duke University
- Doctor of Philosophy in Medical Physics, Diagnostic Imaging, Radiation Biology at Duke University