Biography

After growing up in the small town of Lock Haven, Pennsylvania, I am now graduating from Pennsylvania State University with a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. During my undergraduate career I became increasingly interested in the problem of antibiotic resistance, leading to my current undergraduate research on novel antibiotics for the treatment of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). This experience inspired me to pursue research in the field of structural biology which focuses on determining the molecular structures that underlie the living world. I am fascinated by the powerful techniques of this field and how they can be used to understand fundamental biological processes. I hope to one day use the knowledge and skills that I learn at Cambridge to answer important questions about the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance. It is an honor to receive this scholarship and to have the opportunity to become part of the Cambridge community. I could not have done so without the help and support from my family, friends, peers, and professors along the way.

Previous Education

Pennsylvania State University