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Bioinformatics Scientist II

Actio Biosciences

Single cell transcriptomics/multiomics

• Single cell transcriptomics/multiomics, Target Triage, Biomarker Discovery

Scientist I, R&D

Aspen Neuroscience

Single cell transcriptomics/multiomics

• Single cell transcriptomics/multiomics

Research and Development Intern

Hardy Diagnostics,

Designed and developed chromogenic diagnostic media formulations

PhD

University of California, San Diego

Molecular Biology

• Quantitative Methods in Genetics and Genomics
• Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics

Master of Science (MS)

California Polytechnic State University

Stem Cell Research

Bachelor of Science (BS)

California Polytechnic State University

Biochemistry and Microbiology (Double Major)

LARP4 is an RNA-binding protein that binds nuclear-encoded mitochondrial mRNAs to promote mitochondrial function

RNA

The study identifies LARP4 as a critical RNA-binding protein that regulates nuclear-encoded mitochondrial mRNAs, ensuring proper mitochondrial biogenesis and function by maintaining the expression of respiratory chain complex proteins.

Autologous and Heterologous Cell Therapy for Hemophilia B toward Functional Restoration of Factor IX

Cell Reports

This research explores cell-based therapies for Hemophilia B, including the use of corrected iPSCs differentiated into hepatocyte-like cells and the transplantation of cryopreserved human hepatocytes, offering a potential long-term cure for the disease.

Functional Gene Correction for Cystic Fibrosis in Lung Epithelial Cells Generated from Patient iPSCs

Cell Reports

This study highlights the use of CRISPR technology to correct the CFTR gene mutation in induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) derived from cystic fibrosis patients. The corrected cells were differentiated into airway epithelial cells, restoring normal CFTR expression and function.