Highlighted Research Experience

(2021-2023) Staff Research Associate
UCSF Department of Neurology
Laboratory of Dr. Mercedes Paredes

(2020-2022) Graduate Student Researcher
UCSF Departments of Neurology, Pediatrics, and Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Laboratory of Dr. Hannah Glass

(2018-2019) Translational Biology Associate
Pliant Therapeutics

(2016-2018) Undergraduate Student Researcher
UCLA Department of Behavioral Psychology
Laboratory of Dr. Kate Wassum

Research Interests

Clinical applications of research; Health technology; Human genetics; Molecular mechanisms of neurodevelopment; Migraine pain mechanisms; Neuroimaging; Neuroimmunology; Precision medicine

Personal Interests

I love finding matcha spots in and around LA, walking around my neighborhood with my puppy Elsie, camping/hiking/anything outdoors, and taking pilates and yoga classes. I am happiest when I’m surrounded by people I love.

Education and Degree(s)

• (2023-Present) Ph.D. in Genetics and Genomics, UCLA

• (2020-2022) M.A.S. in Clinical Research, specialization in Data Science, UCSF

• (2014-2018) B.S. in Neuroscience, UCLA