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Clinical focus is on geriatric psychiatry in the subacute setting.

Medical assistant in dermatology practice specializing in dermatologic surgery and treatment of a variety of skin conditions. Was responsible for triaging patients, documenting visits in EMR, assisting in biopsies and dermatologic surgeries, and educating patients on medications and procedures.

Focused on gene therapy applications for rare disorders affecting mitochondrial function. Two particular disorders of interest in this lab were Barth Syndrome and Cockayne Syndrome. I led an in vivo study on the neurological function and premature aging in a Cockanye Syndrome mouse model, and analyzed the affects of gene therapy treatment within diseased mice. I also assisted in a study regarding treatment of Barth Syndrome in a mouse model. The opportunity to work in academic medicine furthered my interest in this field, while also reinforcing my interest in clinical medicine.

Studied applications for gene therapy and viral vectors. Evaluated gene delivery within T-cells and B-cells, in vitro and in vivo, with the aim for possible immunomodulation.