Biology PhD with over 12 years of research and cell culture experience. I am passionate about advancing science and improving human health through innovation. Currently an R&D scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific specializing in product development for bioproduction applications. I enjoy getting the chance to create innovative and high-quality products and services for cell and gene therapy.I also have extensive experience in using patient-derived iPSCs to investigate mechanisms of neurodegeneration and neuromuscular in polyQ-mediated disease pathogenesis. Working with world-class colleagues has allowed me to help illuminate targetable therapeutic pathways for Huntingtons disease and Spinal Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.