I’m an early career researcher building on my strengths in biological research design, big data analytics, and bioinformatic software development. I am pursuing my PhD in Bioinformatics with Dr. Sergei Pond, exploring how weak selection shapes synonymous codon usage and function across genomes. I develop and maintain computational tools for comparative analysis of sequence data, which facilitate my research interests.

I earned my Bachelor's degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. Outside of my professional work, I enjoy exploring Philadelphia, playing board games, and spending time with friends.

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