Highlighted Research Experience:

•  (2019-2022) Master’s Student/ Staff Research Associate 

  University of California San Diego

• Laboratory of Dr. Nicole Coufal 

  (2018-2019) Master’s Student

  California Polytechnic State University, SLO

• Laboratory of Dr. Sandra Clement 

  (2016-2018) Undergraduate Researcher

  California Polytechnic State University, SLO

  Laboratory of Dr. Ed Himelblau

Research interests:

Neurodevelopment, Neurodevelopmental disorders, Neuroimmunology, Neurogenetics 

Personal interests:

 When I am not in lab, I love playing soccer, going to the beach, and exploring all the amazing food and music LA has to offer!

Education and Degree(s):

• (2022-Present) MD-PhD

  PhD in Genetics & Genomics

  UCLA David School of Medicine

• (2018-2020) M.S. in Biological Sciences with Specialization in Regenerative Medicine

  California Polytechnic State University, SLO

• (2014-2018) B.S in Biological Sciences

  California Polytechnic State University, SLO