About Me

     I am a Microbiology and Cell Science major with a broad interest in the many applications of biotechnology, particularly in understanding disease mechanisms across both plant and human systems. My core scientific interest lies in pathology, where I aim to uncover how pathogens operate at the molecular level and how this knowledge can be leveraged to solve real-world problems. I bring practical experience in fieldwork and plant maintenance, and I ultimately hope to apply my growing expertise in plant–pathogen interactions toward bioengineering solutions. My long-term goal is to help develop pathogen-resistant crops and drive innovation in agriculture at the molecular and pathogenic interface. In addition to my work in plant science, I also explore other applications of molecular biology through epigenetic research. I’m particularly interested in how psychosocial stress and health disparities can disproportionately impact underserved communities, especially the African American diaspora. By studying the molecular and epigenetic pathways involved, I aim to contribute to a more holistic understanding of how environment and stress influence human health outcomes. Across both agriculture and human health, I use my knowledge of disease mechanisms to build a more integrated and informed perspective of the biological challenges facing society. I’m driven by the potential of biotechnology to support sustainable agriculture, promote health equity and create meaningful scientific impact.

 

     My academic and intellectual interests center on the rigorous analysis of American race politics and the structural mechanisms that reproduce systemic disparities across generations. I am particularly focused on how environmental inequities—such as residential segregation, disproportionate exposure to pollutants, food insecurity and chronic psychosocial stress—become biologically embedded through epigenetic processes. By examining how social and political conditions shape gene expression without altering DNA sequences, I explore the intersection of public policy, structural racism and molecular biology. My work pays special attention to epigenetic research within the African American diaspora, seeking to understand how historical and contemporary inequities influence health outcomes at the cellular level. Through an interdisciplinary lens that integrates political science, public health and genomics, I aim to illuminate how systems of power materially shape bodies, not just lived experiences.

 

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