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I am a 5th year Ph.D. student and earned an MS in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. While doing MS, I was also working as a research tech on a project focused on using supraphysiological levels of testosterone as a new line of treatment for Prostate cancer.
Currently, I'm immersed in pioneering research at Dr. Guy Nir's lab, where my research focuses on defining how Integrator proteins regulate genome organization through its transcriptional control. By employing cutting-edge techniques like Hi-C sequencing and super-resolution microscopy, we're investigating how the depletion of Integrator proteins orchestrates the 3D architecture of DNA by impacting gene expression. Before embarking on this scientific path, I harbored a deep fascination with history, particularly the types of currencies and the ancient world's trade routes. However, personal experiences with cancer in my family shifted my focus toward understanding this disease. My historical curiosity persists, now channeled into me becoming an avid numismatist.
Beyond the lab, I'm committed to fostering innovation and bridging the gap between academia and industry. As a partnership lead at Nucleate Houston, I empower budding biotech entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into reality. Additionally, my role as a scout at LongeVC, a venture capitalist firm, allows me to identify promising startups focused on extending human lifespan. To further my entrepreneurial spirit, I founded Connectyfi, an AI-powered platform to revolutionize how students connect with internship and job opportunities worldwide.
A historian at heart, a scientist by passion, and an entrepreneur by conviction, I'm dedicated to making a tangible impact on the world, one discovery at a time.