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More About MeI am a Rutgers University - Honors College Class of 2022 student majoring in Cell Biology and Neuroscience and minoring in Linguistics. I plan on pursuing an MD/PhD dual degree in Immunology and becoming a physician-scientist leader in academic medicine.
If you don't find me in the lab (#labislife), you'll find me ruminating about life (read my blog!), volunteering in my community, stabbing people with my epee (go Rutgers Fencing!), making lettering art pieces, learning a new language (7 is my lifelong goal), or jamming out on my piano and ukulele. |
My Research
I work in Dr. Debra Laskin's laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at Rutgers University. I first joined the lab as a high schooler as part of the Liberty Science Center Partners in Science Program in 2017 and have been working there since! The Laskin Lab focuses on investigating the macrophage-mediated inflammatory response in toxicant-induced pulmonary injury. I've recently been named a 2020 Goldwater Scholar for my research achievements. Read more about my projects below:
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Regulation of Macrophage Phenotype by
Farnesoid X Receptor during Nitrogen Mustard-Induced Lung Injury 
Source: Laskin 2009 "Battle of Forces"
Using nitrogen mustard to induce pulmonary injury and inflammation yields a tightly regulated, balanced macrophage response. We are investigating the role of FXR, a gene that may play a role in modulating this macrophage response and promoting the successful resolution of inflammation. |
Development of Pulmonary Inflammation
and Injury in a Mouse Model of Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) 
Source: Ota 2016 "NAFLD Macrophage Polarization"
Non-alcoholic steatohepatisis (NASH) is a chronic liver injury characterized by fat accumulation and inflammation. Using a NASH injury model, we are investigating the role of genes like FXR in the development of pulmonary inflammation in response to NASH, to elucidate the possible pathways involved in lung-liver cross talk. |
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