Scientist.
Mentor.
Advocate.
ABOUT ME
I graduated with my bachelors degree from Gannon University on a full scholarship to play basketball; majored in Biology and minored in Psychology. Taking any opportunity that is provided to me, I also worked as an undergraduate researcher and undergraduate teaching assistant for 3 years; where I found a love for research and helping students.
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I work tirelessly to achieve results, strive for perfection and meticulously focus on small things. I constantly strive to improve myself and my work.
I graduated with my Ph.D in Biological Sciences with a focus in Neurobiology using C. elegans as a model of Parkinson's Disease in 2022. I studied how environmental factors impact aging and neurodegeneration, contributing to the development or progression Parkinsonism symptoms. However, I would like to think my career has allowed me to have a broad interest and study in Molecular and Cellular biology. My research interests include: neurodegenerative diseases, natural products, mitochondrial biology, fatty acid metabolism, toxicology, and general cellular biology.
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Neurodegenerative Diseases and Others
Parkinson's Disease, ALS, Epilepsy, Autism
Mitochondrial Biology
Mitochondrial Regulation, Mitochondrial disorders
Fatty Acid Metabolism/Lipid Toxicity
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EDUCATION
2016 - 2022
University of Alabama
Ph.D.
2012 - 2016
Gannon University
B.S in Biology, Minor Psychology
Drug Discovery and Natural Products
Identifying and testing compounds or therapeutics for diseases.
2023 - Present
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Postdoctoral Trainee
Toxicology and Respiratory Biology