I am an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department of the College of Science and Technology at Temple University. My research focuses on how sex chromosomes influence resilience/ susceptibility to cognitive aging. My research focuses on using cell culture methods, animal behavior experiments, and integrated omics approaches to identify how sex chromosomes contribute to cognitive aging. Our group's goal is to identify genes and pathways that can be targeted to extend the period of cognitive resilience in aging. My lab is committed to developing critical thinking, scientific communication, and analytical skills in an environment that emphasises inclusivity and encourages trainees to ask questions and develop research questions that align with the lab's mission and focus.