I began my lab career attempting to identify a pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic process for TB drug evaluation. I then worked in a Boston based lab where I contributed to defining the characterization of known and novel two-component systems involved in Pseudomonas aeruginosa antibiotic resistance and virulence. After moving to North Carolina, I joined Duke in 2014 and was involved in research to identify mechanisms of virus-host interaction, leading to the modification or alteration of host functions for vaccinia virus, MVA, and cowpox. In 2018, I joined Dr. Pollara’s lab, working on various projects related to experimental MVA vectors expressing HIV Env, natural killer cell antibody dependent cellular cytotoxicity activity, and mitochondrial gene and transgene expression assays. Outside of the lab, I enjoy spending time with my husband and son. We love kayaking, bike riding, exploring every playground in the area, and visiting the Triangle’s many breweries. In my spare time, you can usually find me crocheting, baking, or reading.