I am a Graduate Researcher studying the epigenetic deregulation of rare pediatric cancers. Originally from Atlanta, I went on to earn a B.S. in Genetics from the University of Georgia where I gained appreciation for a proper bagel and college football.
After graduation, I moved back to Atlanta, where I began my PhD training in Genetics and Molecular Biology at Emory University. I am particularly fascinated by chromatin remodelling complexes and how they are deregulated in a subset of cancers known as SMARCB1-deficient cancers. My current project is focused on understanding the mechanisms by which these complexes are incorrectly targeted in these cancers, which may potentially help us treat them.
From a young age, I have always been a social person. For the past two years, I have brought that energy to Emory’s campus as an executive member of the student group, Graduate Students in Genetics, which organizes various social functions throughout the year in addition to organizing fun outreach events for nearby high school students.
In the future I hope to bridge the gap between computational biology and molecular genetics to be a pioneer in the field of personalized medicine.
Hobbies outside of work
- Bagel enthusiast
- Practicing jiu jitsu
- Live music
- Challenging myself physically and mentally