Dr. Tolsma and her students are researching which chemicals in plants stop or slow the growth of cancer cells—and how.
Faithful scientist
Dr. Tolsma’s research in cancer genetics and cell biology has been widely published, and she is dedicated to the integration of science and the Christian faith.
Cancer researcher
Her primary research project explores which chemicals in plants inhibit or slow the growth of cancer cells, with the goal of determining the process by which those chemicals interfere with the cells’ proliferation.
Student advocate
Dr. Tolsma was instrumental in Northwestern’s application and acceptance into SEA-PHAGES, a program that gets Northwestern students involved in elite-level research early in their college careers.
