During my master's education, my research focused on translational exercise biology and mitochondrial dysfunction. I am now pursuing a doctoral degree in Physiology with my dissertation work targeted towards understanding early gestational mechanisms involved in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. One of my major interests lies in the realm of women's health and unique cardiovascular disorders women are challenged with. Overall, I hope to integrate basic and translational techniques across disciplines to better understand, prevent, and treat disease.