Biography

As an undergraduate student at Columbia University studying Biomedical Engineering, I developed an interest in applying engineering principles to infectious diseases and merging my passion for science with global health. My undergraduate research has focused on engineering antibodies, both in efforts toward an HIV cure and in inducing a stronger immune response to malaria. Through a PhD in Medical Research at the Cambridge Institute of Medical Research, I aim to build on this foundation and integrate microfluidics, protein engineering, and genomic approaches to develop a more comprehensive malaria vaccine. Existing malaria vaccines target only a single-species and single-stage of the parasite. In my graduate work, I aim to develop a multi-species, multi-stage vaccine candidate that provides more durable and comprehensive protection against malaria. I am truly honored to be a part of the Gates Cambridge community of scholars striving to improve the world in which we live.

Previous Education

Columbia University Biomedical Engineering 2026