"I earned my Ph.D. from Duke University’s Biology Department in August 2024, where my doctoral research focused on the innate cellular response to stress exposure. During my studies, I identified 11 novel biomarkers that can detect cellular dysfunction in various disease states, including cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular disease. I also hold dual bachelor’s degrees in molecular biology more...
"I earned my Ph.D. from Duke University’s Biology Department in August 2024, where my doctoral research focused on the innate cellular response to stress exposure. During my studies, I identified 11 novel biomarkers that can detect cellular dysfunction in various disease states, including cancer, neurological disorders, and cardiovascular disease. I also hold dual bachelor’s degrees in molecular biology and chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh, providing me with a solid foundation in these essential scientific disciplines. This background enables me to offer a unique perspective on how fundamental biological and chemical principles relate to cutting-edge research.
I have experience teaching at both the high school and undergraduate levels. I volunteered as a mentor for the mini-term course at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham, NC, where I assisted high school students with analyzing, presenting, and communicating experimental results from the Schmid laboratory at Duke University. Additionally, I served as a lab instructor for Duke University’s Microbiology 212 course from 2019-2020, leading laboratory sessions for undergraduate students. As an instructor during the COVID-19 pandemic, I adapted to both digital and in-person teaching formats to deliver lectures and provide individualized mentorship to ensure a supportive learning environment.
These experiences have fueled my passion for teaching. I am dedicated to mentoring and supporting students, fostering their growth, and sharing my knowledge to help them succeed." less...
