Hometown: Pace, Florida
Previous education: B.S. in biomedical engineering, Mississippi State University
Basic Medical Sciences Graduate Program track and year of study: Biomedical Engineering and Bioinformatics, third year
Faculty mentor: Glen Borchert, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology
Current research: My current research focuses on extracellular RNA mediated cell communication — specifically, how RNA modifications may be playing a role in designating RNA for the secretion from cells or uptake by recipient cells.
What do you enjoy most about being a graduate student at the Whiddon COM?
I enjoy the collaborative environment of the College of Medicine. I have also been given many opportunities to grow as a scientist. Most importantly, I enjoy that I am close to my and my husband's families.
I enjoy the collaborative environment of the College of Medicine. I have also been given many opportunities to grow as a scientist. Most importantly, I enjoy that I am close to my and my husband's families.
Interests and hobbies: I enjoy painting, doing DIY home projects, going out on the jet ski, and going fishing with my husband.
