Research interest / current research work
I’m interested in using novel technologies to probe the neural circuits underlying psychiatric illnesses. Most recently, using in vivo calcium imaging and optogenetics to dissect the contributions of subpopulations of striatal neurons in generating compulsive behaviors and in a mouse model with relevance to OCD.
Undergrad institution
University of Pittsburgh
Field of clinical interest
Psychiatry
What are your hobbies?
Rock climbing, running, trying to keep all of my houseplants alive
What are you involved within the city of Pittsburgh?
I’m a foster volunteer for Furkid Rescue! We take in dogs from across the country until we can find them their forever homes! No matter how messy their past, each one of my foster pups has had an incredible ability to love unconditionally. They’ve taught me patience and not to take myself too seriously.
Last meal on Earth?
I would do anything for a loaded baked potato.