PhD candidate, Molecular Medicine Computational Biology, Morsani College of Medicine University of South Florida, 2027
MPH, Public Health Epidemiology, University of South Florida, 2021
BASc, Public Health, University of South Florida, 2018
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Signature Programs
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Research Interests
My research interests center on using computational biology to understand complex biological systems and address questions relevant to human health. As a Ph.D. candidate, I analyze genomic and transcriptomic data to investigate how gene expression shapes biological processes. I am motivated by the challenge of turning large, complex datasets into meaningful insights that can guide further research.
My experience includes single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing, differential gene expression analysis, pathway and gene-set enrichment, and multi-omics integration. Using R as my primary analytical tool, I combine statistical analysis and data visualization to identify patterns, evaluate their biological significance, and communicate findings clearly. This work has strengthened my appreciation for both rigorous computational methods and the biological context needed to interpret their results.
Looking ahead, I am particularly interested in applying computational genomics and bioinformatics to translational research, rare diseases, and precision medicine. I value collaboration across computational and experimental disciplines and hope to contribute to research that advances our understanding of disease and helps inform more personalized approaches to human health.
Awards/Honors
Krzanowski Career Development Award (AMSGS and the Office of Graduate Affairs - 2025)
NSF Student & Trainee Travel Award (International Conference on Intelligent Biology and Medicine - 2025)
NSF Student & Trainee Travel Award (International Conference on Intelligent Biology and Medicine - 2024)
FEMS Travel Grants/Early Career Scientist Meeting Grant (International Congress on Toxoplasmosis - 2024)
The Best Poster in the Field of Molecular & Cellular Biology (USF Research Day - 2022)
American Heart Association (AHA) Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program (Morsani College of Medicine - 2018)
