Research
My research is driven by a desire to bridge the gap between preclinical findings and clinical applications for behavioral disorders. From investigating the role of oxytocin in social bonding to neuroimmune dysregulation associated with chronic stress, I have consistently sought to understand how biological factors contribute to behavioral outcomes.
Post-doctoral fellow
My postdoctoral training has focused on merging my background in basic science with clinical research. I am expanding my knowledge of clinical immunology and epidemiology to focus on maternal health and implications of maternal immune dysregulation on child brain and behavior.
Graduate School
My graduate research at Purdue University broadened my expertise to encompass the impact of diverse physiological stressors—including chronic stress, dietary manipulations, metabolic disruption, and chemo-convulsants—on brain and behavior. Given the established clinical link between these stressors and behavioral disorders, my work aimed to elucidate the underlying biological mechanisms.
Additional experience
My foundational training in behavioral neuroendocrinology at UC Davis focused on the critical role of oxytocin in social bonding. Building upon my foundational training, I actively contributed to collaborative research aimed at phenotyping genetic models of neurodevelopmental disorders.
