My long-term research goal is to understand the organizational principles that link cell fate decisions with tissue morphogenesis. To approach this, I currently use lineage tracing, genetic perturbations, single-cell transcriptomics, and microscopy to study how cell signaling networks control the dynamic clonal behaviors in the neural crest. I am also concerned with promoting a healthy connection between biological research and the humanities.
PhD in Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology, 2018
University of Nebraska Medical Center (Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Anatomy)
BSc in Biological Systems Engineering, 2012
University Nebraska Lincoln