Biography

Growing up with verbal dyspraxia, speech was never automatic. That constant awareness of effort and error sparked a question that has shaped my life ever since: how does the brain generate language, and why does this process sometimes break down? I began pursuing this question at New York University, where I studied the neural circuitry underlying language and developed a passion for understanding how brain networks support communication. I then spent two years in the University of Iowa’s Department of Neurosurgery, working directly with patients undergoing awake brain surgery to study language in the human brain—an experience that anchored my research in real-world clinical impact. At Cambridge, I will pursue a PhD with the Centre for Neuroscience in Education, examining neural–motor systems underlying developmental language disorders and strengthening the link between neuroscience, education, and clinical support for children. My long-term goal is to train as a physician-scientist in pediatric neurology, translating discovery science toward improved patient outcomes. I am honored to join the Gates Cambridge community and contribute to its mission of improving lives globally.

Previous Education

New York University Biology 2024