Dr. Lauren Crossland-Marr holds a PhD in cultural anthropology from Washington University in St. Louis (2020), an MA from the Catholic University of America (2014), and dual bachelor’s degrees from the University of Maryland (2007). Her research centers on foodways, agriculture, and technology. She is currently a Postdoctoral Researcher with GEAP-3, a project that explores the application of CRISPR technology to agriculture and foodways. As part of the project, Lauren researched, hosted and co-wrote A CRISPR Bite alongside podcast executive producer Corinne Ruff. She currently lives in California with her husband, daughter, and Great Pyrenees, Kiss Kiss. When she is not researching, writing, and teaching, she spends her time quilting.