Kelly Stark joined the APPIL lab as a Research Assistant in April 2016. She received a bachelor degree in Biology from the University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls.

As a Research Assistant, Kelly is involved with the planning of research studies, image analysis and supporting the APPIL lab facilities. She is also responsible for the regulatory side of APPIL labs, maintaining the IACUC, DEA and EHS regulatory records to ensure compliance with current lab regulations.