Major(s): Biology
Class Year: 26
High School: Heritage High School
Advisor: Dr. Lee Shapiro
Research Focus: Molecular biology, neurodegenerative conditions, TBI, Male reproductive biology
Other Projects and Publications: Investigating the Effects of Biomechanical Factors and Material Properties to Improve In Vitro Models of the Seminiferous Epithelium.
Organizations & Programs: Shapiro Lab, Aggies & Mentors, Undergraduate Research Ambassador, Aggies Special Olympics of Texas Volunteers, SLING
Activities: Basketball, Biking, Music, Chess
Awards: Student Research Week- Medical Sciences 1st Place Winner, Pericarditis research selected for Collin-College District Symposium, Biology Honors
Experience: Poster Presentations, Clinical Patient Care Technician
Years Experience: 1
Last year, I was a student researcher at Dr. Tracy Clement’s lab where I researched how different biomechanical and material properties impacted the rate at which spermatogenesis occurs in in vitro models. This research was vital as it played a dual purpose, potentially aiding infertile males by increasing the rate of spermatogenesis and alternatively decreasing the rate, thereby acting as a contraceptive. Through this lab, I developed foundational hands-on laboratory skills and gained reproductive biology knowledge, which I was able to display through a poster presentation during TAMU Student Research Week!
For my current research project, I am a part of Dr. Lee Shapiro’s lab, which specializes in research about neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). My goal in this research lab is to gain knowledge to understand the extent to which neurological diseases and injuries impact the inner workings of the neurological system.
After I graduate, I aim to pursue medical school and become a physician. The research experiences I’m gaining as an undergraduate are instrumental as I continue with my career.