Identities

Transracial adoptee, first-generation graduate student and first-generation scientist

Research interests

Pathogenesis of viral diseases, specifically those that affect the vascular endothelium; vector-borne diseases; hemorrhagic fever viruses; ecology, evolution, and emergence of infectious diseases and One Health approaches to infectious disease science; public health preparedness & response, bioterrorism, biodefense, and CBRNe policy

Degree(s)

BS, Biology

MS, Biohazardous Threat Agents & Emerging Infectious Diseases

PhD, Infectious Diseases and Immunity

Areas of mentorship for Students

Navigating academic and research interests in undergrad, grad school & beyond

Reading personal statements

Being a first gen scientist/grad student

Transition from undergrad to gap years and grad school

Transitioning from grad school to postdoc