I am a biomedical scientist with a strong interest in understanding the biological mechanisms that drive human health and disease. My research journey has focused on investigating how metabolism, gut microbiota, and host signaling pathways interact to influence physiological function and disease development.

I earned my PhD in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Toledo, where my research explored the roles of gut microbiota, bile acid signaling, ketone body metabolism, and hypertension in cardiometabolic and gastrointestinal health. Throughout my training, I have utilized multidisciplinary approaches ranging from molecular and physiological studies to advanced multi-omics analyses, including transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and lipidomics.

Currently, I am a Rashkind Scholar at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). My current research investigates the mechanobiology of blood outgrowth endothelial cells (BOECs) and the cellular mechanisms by which endothelial cells respond to biomechanical forces and biomaterials. 

My long-term goal is to contribute to the development of novel therapies by integrating translational science, biomarker research, and clinical investigation. Through a career in clinical development and clinical trials, I aspire to advance scientific discoveries from the laboratory to patients, ultimately improving human health and quality of life.