About

I am currently a postdoctoral research associate in the Biological Sciences Department in Rachel Brewster's lab. My research focuses on the role of zebrafish Ndrg1b in regulating cell adhesion in early embryonic development through the regulation of N-cadherin protein trafficking. I am passionate about bridging the gap between science and policymakers, and hope to pursue a future career as an advocate for improving public trust in science.

Research interests

Cellular and molecular biology, confocal imaging, developmental biology

Teaching interests

Cellular and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, experimental biology

Education

  • Ph D, Biological SciencesUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County (2024)
    N-MYC DOWNSTREAM REGULATED GENE 1B IS A REGULATOR OF CELL ADHESION DURING EARLY DEVELOPMENT AND IN RESPONSE TO ANOXIA
  • MS, Biological SciencesUniversity of Maryland, Baltimore County (2021)
    Understanding the role and regulation of hypoxia-responsive NDRG1a/b in the pineal gland
  • BS, BiochemistryUniversity of Maryland, College Park (2018)
    Team BLOOD: Battling Leukemia by Obtaining Optimal stem cell Differentiation
  • BS, Physiology and NeurobiologyUniversity of Maryland, College Park (2018)
    Team BLOOD: Battling Leukemia by Obtaining Optimal stem cell Differentiation