MD, PhD
Clinical Instructor, Hematology
UNC-Chapel Hill
Cancer Genetics
Area of Interest
My area of interest centers on RNA regulation in hematologic malignancies, specifically acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes. I investigate how splicing factor mutations alter RNA processing and contribute to cancer progression, utilizing advanced genomic technologies like RNA sequencing and ribosome profiling.
By uncovering the mechanisms behind these mutations, I aim to identify novel therapeutic targets and develop immunotherapy strategies to improve patient outcomes in high-risk myeloid malignancies.
Awards and Honors
- Marzluff Post-Doctorate Fellowship Award, 2024
- Eshelman Innovation Award, 2024
- Tier 1 Award, UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2023
- UNC School of Medicine PSTP Award, 2023
- UNC Department of Medicine PSTP Award, 2021
- Titus Munson Coan Prize, 2019
- Andrew Mark Lippard Memorial Research Award in Neuroscience, 2019
- Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award, 2015
- David G. Anderson Award for Outstanding Achievement in Biochemistry, 2011
- NIH Initiative for Maximizing Student Development Award, 2010
- Phi Beta Kappa, 2009
- Honors Program, 2008
