Biography:

 

I am a Master’s student at the University of British Columbia working in Dr. Jessica Rosin’s lab, where I study the behaviour of fetal microglia in response to maternal environmental stressors. My academic interests were shaped by early coursework in cell biology, where I became fascinated by the complex cell-cell interactions and signalling pathways that regulate development and physiology.
My current research focuses on understanding how microglial responses differ between male and female embryos, with the goal of contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of sex-specific differences in developmental biology. I am particularly interested in how these differences may influence vulnerability to neurodevelopmental disorders, an area that remains relatively understudied.
Through my work, I aim to contribute to research that advances our understanding of early-life brain development and informs more inclusive and unbiased approaches to biomedical science.