Biography

Growing up as the child of a South African and Zimbabwean, my nights were filled with legends of the native wildlife. I developed a deep appreciation for biodiversity. My time at Colorado State University helped clarify my path forward. My courses opened my eyes to the beauty of the natural world and my work in the Animal Molecular Genetics lab honed my scientific passion. It was here that I realized my aptitude for science could aid the fight against extinction.My defining career goal is to lead a research team dedicated to studying reproduction on a molecular level with the objective of developing strategies to preserve biodiversity and prevent species extinction. At the University of Cambridge, my PhD project would focus on defining the composition of transcriptional condensates within a well-known pathway responsible for explosive cell proliferation. With implications in cancer research, in-vitro fertilization, and RNA therapeutics, this project is a step on the path towards protecting both humans and the animal kingdom.

Previous Education

Colorado State University Biochemistry
Colorado State University Biomedical Sciences