I am currently an M.Sc. student at Western University under the Department of Medical Biophysics. I previously obtained a B.Sc. with an honors in Biology, and am now working on the development of human-derived muscle organoid models for studying Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). I am passionate about establishing 3D cellular models derived directly from patient samples, which can aid in developing treatment plans tailored to each affected individual. This will not only result in more positive patient outcomes, but also help with reducing the number of animals used in research. I am deeply committed to advancing my research journey and look forward to pursuing a Ph.D. as the next step in turning my passion into meaningful impact. Outside of the lab, I enjoy horseback riding and taking my dog to the park!