About me

I am Integrated Physiology and Pharmacology Ph.D. student at Wake Forest currently researching Alzheimer’s disease. As an undergraduate honors student at Indiana University I was uncertain of what my future held. I began as a philosophy major, transitioning through political science, chemistry, and psychology before enrolling in a basic neuroscience class. The professor teaching that class changed my life, stimulating my desire to learn about science and from that point on I knew I wanted to be involved in research. After conducting my own research project and graduating, I took a job as a research MRI technician. This position exposed me to all ongoing research utilizing the MRI and gave me insight into the life of a graduate student and scientist. The most impactful study being conducted was a projected aimed at understanding the roots of dementia. The promise of impacting so many lives through research and surrounding oneself with an environment of constant learning and challenge substantiated my desire to continue research as a Ph.D. student.

Through my graduate career I have been exposed to and involved with research from bench to bed side; I have pipetted cells, genotyped rats, conducted preclinical trials on clinical populations, and analyzed staggering amounts of data generated from phase 3 clinical trials. These wide range of experiences have aided in elucidating my passions. The translation of research from inception of treatments to the development of clinical trials is multifaceted, needing involvement from business professionals, scientists, regulatory committees and much more. After graduating in the fall of 2021 I will pursue a career that will continue to provide challenges, is full of learning, and can create impactful change.

On this website you will find some of the studies I have been involved in with links to the full papers. I hope you enjoy reading and learning! If you are unsure where to start, you can always begin with my latest article.