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I am a PhD candidate in the Douam Lab at the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) at Boston University. I am currently researching flaviviruses, such as Dengue virus, Yellow Fever virus, and Zika virus, and how interactions between these viruses and their hosts' innate immune systems are shaped by RNA factors, such as the positive-sense RNA genomes of these viruses.Before starting at BU, I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) with a B.S. in Quantitative Biology. At UNC-CH, I volunteered in the Lai Lab where I studied human contraceptive antibodies. During my undergraduate studies, I also conducted research at the Tufts University School of Engineering, with a focus on metabolomics of E. coli.Throughout these diverse research experiences, I have discovered passions for learning, mentoring, developing new ideas, and pursuit of knowledge through hard work and persistence. I look forward to continuing this pursuit in my future endeavors.