About me

Computational neuroscientist transitioning into a full stack data scientist whilst pursuing a few ventures spinning out of my doctoral work.

I completed a Bachelor of Science with an Honours Double Major in Genetics and Physiology at Western University with an emphasis on neurophysiology.

I recently completed my doctorate in Neuroscience at Western University supported by the NSERC PGS-D scholarship. My research investigated the development of microcircuits in neuronal networks using multielectrode arrays through collaborations with The Hospital for Sick Children (Toronto, CA) and The Salk Institute for Biological Studies (San Diego, US). Specifically, I looked at how MECP2 mutations (that cause Rett Syndrome) produce dysfunctional network circuitry in monolayer cultures (2D cell cultures). More recently, I investigated a potentially early functional biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease in astrocyte-enriched cerebral organoids (3D cell cultures). I am an expert in in vitro multielectrode array disease modelling with a focus on electrophysiological analysis.

Outside of my research, I have been involved in pro-bono management consulting for non-profit organizations in both the US and Canada.

Hobbies

💪🏽 Lifting heavy things
🚲 Cycling my way towards an Iron Man
📚 Avid learner (currently reading the Bhagavad Gita)
🍰 Making the World’s Best Tiramisu
😁 Keeping up with the adventures of Luffy