• Advisor: Dr. Emer Reeves, PhD, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland• Role of Monocytes in Alpha-1 Anti-trypsin Deficiency.

Student researcher in the pharmacology department at stony brook university – Genetics and Development Project title - NG2 glia and depression Acquired the ability to perform PCR analysis, western blotting and protein quantification, and analyzing related DataIn addition; working with live animals (mice) Performing perfusions on mice Working with a confocal microscope and quantifying images taken setting up mouse models for depression and behavior test including social defeat and interaction, elevated plus maze, and open field. Cell culture, and quantificationSurgeries on mice, including administering injections to the prefrontal cortex of mice

- Welcomed incoming freshman students at orientation - Helped organise and run events for LDS college- serves as a peer mentor and a teaching assistant (TA) - as a TA, I taught a couple of lessons