About Me
My Background
Fordham University, Bronx NY
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Minor: Theological Studies | GPA 3.670, Cum Laude
Relevant Courses: General Genetics, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry
Master of Science in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology | GPA 3.825
Relevant Courses: Techniques in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology of Eukaryotes, Population and Community
Biology, Biostatistics, Eukaryotic Molecular Biology, Community and Ecosystem Ecology
Published Research & Techniques
- Master’s Thesis | Directed by JD Lewis, Ph.D.
S. rhizophila Chitinase Variation and its Role in Suppressing
F. oxysporum Pathogenesis in Tomato
- Developed and managed concurrent research projects
- Collected sequence data via PCR and compared sequences from different species isolates
- Measured growth variables & monitored tomato plants for F. oxysporum wilt symptoms.
Techniques and Skills:
- Skilled in: Experimental Design, PCR, DNA Sequencing & Analysis, Microbial Culturing
- Experience with: SDS-PAGE, ELISA, Plasmid Vector Ligation & Transformation, Western Blot
Research Interest: Service of marginalized communities through scientific discovery.
Relevant Experience
New York Botanical Garden Bronx, NY
Herbarium Specimen Imaging
Jan. 2020 – Mar. 2020
• Photographed around 200 specimens of preserved plant and fungal species daily for collection digitization.
• Observed plant structure differentiation and obtained greater knowledge of species classification.
St. Barnabas Hospital Health System Bronx, NY
Patient Ambassador Sept. 2019 – Dec. 2019
• Conducted surveys on patient experience to assure a high quality of care is exhibited by the hospital.
• Observed and recorded hand sanitizing habits of doctors, nurses, etc. to prevent the spread of illness.