Taylor Braunagel is the research program coordinator at the Minimally Invasive Urology Institute at the Miriam Hospital and the Division of Urology. She earned a bachelor of science degree in biology from Clarion University and a master of science degree in environmental conservation from the University of Massachusetts – Amherst. Previously, she was the COVID-19 testing team lead/health and safety supervisor for Carbon Health, and a research scientist for the United States Geological Survey. Her research interests include the impact of environmental factors on disease progression and health.