Biography
I am currently a PhD student in the Behavioral Neuroscience Division of the Psychology Department at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In May of 2015 I received my Bachelors of Science in Psychology from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. In May of 2017, I received my Masters of Arts in Psychology from University of Illinois. My major interests outside of science include watching professional sports, working with my hands, and finance.
Research Interests
- Molecular Biology
- Computational Biology
- Stress Related Mental Health Disorders
Research Description
Utilizing computational biology, cell culture, and animal modeling methods I investigate the role of epigenetic mechanisms contributing to resilience vs. susceptibility in stress related mental health disorders.