My interests encompass neuroendocrinology, women's health, reproductive health, longevity, synaptic plasticity, brain-body metabolic & energy homeostasis, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative disease. Projects that I have worked on involve(d) characterizing Parkinson's disease rodent models (PITX3 & alpha-SYN), estradiol signaling in the body and brain using a surgical model of menopause, and obesity using western and high-fat diets.
My personal interests include hiking, adventures, camping, skydiving, traveling, paddling, kayaking, dancing, playing soccer, running, reading, writing, photography, painting, drawing, building things, cooking, and meeting new people.