I am currently a rising second-year PhD student in Dr. Matthieu Gagnon’s lab in the department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. My undergraduate research experience in environmental microbiology sparked my interest in pursuing research, particularly involving protein synthesis and antimicrobial resistance. During my graduate studies, I focused on expanding my research experience in biochemistry and structural biology techniques where I solidified my interests in bacterial translation and antibiotic resistance.
My current work is focused on investigating the molecular mechanisms by which bacterial translation is regulated. I am particularly interested in using cryogenic electron microscopy coupled with biochemical approaches to understand how ribosome rescue factors bind and rescue the ribosome from peptide- and antibiotic-mediated stalling to resume protein synthesis.
Outside of the lab I enjoy reading, playing/watching sports, and talking about my dog! A fun fact about me is that I used to play the violin.
My current work is focused on investigating the molecular mechanisms by which bacterial translation is regulated. I am particularly interested in using cryogenic electron microscopy coupled with biochemical approaches to understand how ribosome rescue factors bind and rescue the ribosome from peptide- and antibiotic-mediated stalling to resume protein synthesis.
Outside of the lab I enjoy reading, playing/watching sports, and talking about my dog! A fun fact about me is that I used to play the violin.