Biography

Originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota, I majored in Biochemistry with a minor in Data Science at the University of Notre Dame. During my undergraduate research, I became interested in identifying and developing novel cancer therapeutics to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. At the University of Cambridge, I will complete an MPhil in Medical Sciences for Oncology in Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald’s group at the Early Cancer Institute. My project will use patient-derived organoids to identify key genes and explore potential therapeutic avenues in hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC). This research will provide a further understanding of the key molecular pathways driving this cancer to provide a better idea of how to slow or prevent the progression of HDGC. Engaging in this research, I aspire to contribute significantly to improving the prevention of HDGC and advance my scientific skill set throughout my predoctoral experience. I am honored to enter the esteemed Gates Cambridge Community and look forward to beginning my work.

Previous Education

University of Notre Dame Biochemistry