Outside of the lab I am an avid hiker and enjoy doing yoga. I also play Dungeons and Dragons as well as competitive Pokémon. I also enjoy reading and painting as well as baking.
- Ph.D. Neuroscience - University of Arizona
- B.S. Neuroscience and Slavic Studies - University of Pittsburgh
Education & Training
I am a post-doctoral scholar in the lab with a focus on the molecular and genetic mechanisms of phase-shifting circadian rhythms. I have a background in behavioral and circadian science with experience using humans, rodents, and drosophila to develop translational approaches to treat various circadian rhythm disorders or co-occurring sleep disturbances and rhythm misalignment in psychiatric diseases.
I am currently working on using fibroblasts, cultured SCN cells, and rodent models to explore the molecular mechanisms behind phase shifting, specifically in a jetlag model as well as test various novel compounds and methods that can potentially be used to rapidly align rhythms after abrupt time zone and photoperiodic changes.
I am also working with the CARRS center on translational research between pre-teens and humans in treating circadian misalignment in pre-teens and teenagers as well as other psychiatric diseases such as bipolar disorder.