Investigated the role of post-transcriptional modifications in causing female infertility through E-coli plasmid cultivation, DNA transcription, and mRNA electroporation, leading to the identification of an isoform encoding a novel protein and inhibiting cellular maturation in murine oocytes. Publicized findings to an international audience through the development and presentation of a poster at the 2024 Society for the Study of Reproduction conference in Dublin, Ireland.

Promoted student engagement with robust scientific opportunities and knowledge through the design, organization, and publication of a quarterly newsletter distributed to over 1,000 middle and high schools across Virginia.

Stimulated student engagement in Classical studies through the management and publication of a quarterly newsletter, achieving 4th place in the National Junior Classical League 2023 publications competition.

Evaluated the potential of mRNA therapeutics in addressing infertility through the usage of DNA transcription, mRNA microinjection, and mRNA transfection, culminating in the detailed analysis of six modified mRNA constructs and their consequent translation patterns.Co-authored a research paper elucidating the effect of nucleotide modifications on mRNA expression, earning publication of the paper’s abstract in the 2024 Virginia Junior Academy of Science (VJAS) Symposium.

Analyzed commercial claims regarding the antioxidant health benefits of kombucha through reverse-phase liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS) and ultraviolet spectrophotometry, resulting in the identification of significantly different polyphenol levels across five commercially marketed kombucha beverages.Presented findings and implications through synthesis of a paper, poster, and presentation, earning 1st place at the Tidewater Science and Engineering Fair, honorable mention at the Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair, and publication of the paper’s abstract in the 2023 VJAS Symposium.