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My research explores non-stem cell-driven regeneration and directed cell migration in Drosophila epithelial wing discs, a powerful model system, following X-ray ionizing radiation. By leveraging sequencing techniques such as RNA-seq, Ribo-seq, and single-cell RNA-seq, along with functional assays, I investigate novel genes and potential signaling mechanisms driving tissue repair and cellular dynamics. This work is particularly relevant in understanding how certain cells survive ionizing radiation, alter their fate, and migrate. Gaining insight into these processes is crucial, as it parallels the mechanisms by which tumor cells adapt, evade treatment, and metastasize.

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NIH Signaling and Cell Regulation Training Grant recipient (2023, renewed for 2024)
NSF Rising Scientist TAGC Award (2024)

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Interests
Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics/Computational Biology, and Artificial Intelligence as a means of accelerating biological research.