Research interest / current research work
I study descending mechanisms of pain signaling in the brainstem and spinal cord working to characterize pelvic afferents transmitting affective/pleasurable touch signals.
Field of clinical interest
Anesthesiology, pelvic pain, reproductive health
Undergrad institution
University of Pennsylvania (Chemistry)
What are your hobbies?
Knitting, cooking, and painting!
Where are you from?
Manhattan, NYC
Did you do anything after undergrad before starting MSTP?
I worked as a research technician for the De Jonghe Lab and served as a TA for a general chemistry class, both at the Penn School of Nursing.
What are you involved with at University of Pittsburgh?
I am a coordinator for the Anesthesiology Interest Group and serve as the student representative for the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Center for Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh. I am also on the Executive Board of Pitt APSA as the Webmaster and an Outreach Committee member.
Childhood guilty pleasure?
Watching Jurassic Park: The Lost World while eating my whole pantry