PhD candidate in Cancer Biology with expertise in translational research, molecular biology, and cancer therapeutics.
Skilled in advanced lab techniques, data analysis, and scientific communication, with a proven track record of publications and presentations.
Proficient at independent and collaborative problem-solving to drive therapeutic innovation.
2020-2025 PhD in Cancer Biology @University of Iowa
Predoctoral Fellowship in Biotechnology
DARE to Discover, Campaign Scholar
Elucidated the PI3K-TAZ/YAP signaling axis as parallel to PI3K-Akt-mTORC1, providing a rationale for targeting the TAZ/YAP-TEAD interaction in PI3K-driven sarcomas. (Pub)
Demonstrated that combination therapy targeting both the PI3K-Akt-mTORC1 and PI3K-TAZ/YAP axes is synergistic in vitro and in vivo, overcoming limitations of single-target approaches.
2023 (Jun-Aug) Clinical Biomarker Intern @ Moderna Therapeutics
Summar lab intern at the Clinical Biomarker Lab at Moderna studying RSV vaccines.
2017-2020 BSc in Biology, Chemistry Minor @SUNY Oswego
Designed and fabricated a cost effective electroporator for gene transfer into mouse and Dictyostelium discoideum cells. (Pub)
Studied novel regulators of Kinase Responsive to Stress B (KrsB) using cDNA library suppressor screen in Dictyostelium discoideum.
Studied the structure and function of enzyme 3DL1 and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 proteome. (Pub)
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