Alex earned his B.S. in environmental science from the University of South Carolina in 2016. Prior to graduate school, he had work experiences in environmental chemistry, microbiology, and immunology, and eventually developed a passion for environmental toxicology. His research in the Meyer lab involves mechanisms of mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) damage processing and removal. Outside the lab, you can find him enjoying comedy in all its forms, finding weird things at thrift stores, and spending time with his dog.
PhD Program: Environment
Faculty Advisor: Joel Meyer, PhD
2025-2026 Status: 4th year
Contact: alex.george@duke.edu
Pronouns: he / him / his
