Research

I am a scientist at the University of Pittsburgh, where I study influenza (“flu”) virus in the lab of Seema Lakdawala. My research relies on cutting edge microscopy to visualize flu reassortment, a key process that leads to the evolution of the virus into new strains that the human population has never encountered before. New flu strains are a major concern for people because without prior immunity, we are at risk of developing serious illness. You can learn more about all of the cool research at the Lakdawala lab here.

While analyzing flu genomes is exciting, what I am most passionate about as a  scientist is in effectively communicating science to general audiences in a way that is clear, engaging, and interesting! With the generous support of the University of Pittsburgh’s Center for Evolutionary Biology & Medicine, I will soon be sharing my pop-up lab concept throughout Pittsburgh!