Experience: Stem cell culture and derivation, biomechanical assessments, bioreactor design, electrophysiology

Credentials: Awarded American Heart Association and National Institutes of Health pre-doctoral fellowships, Awarded "Outstanding research in biological sciences" award at the national Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minoritized Scientists) conference two years in a row.

Key Biotechnology: Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). This foundational technological advancement makes much of the tissue engineering field viable for biomedical and cell agricultural applications. iPSC technology makes both of these exciting applications of biological research possible. They are the key to an exciting new future.

Differentiators: While I am excited about the future of food in the lab, I am just as excited about cooking. I love cooking for friends and have received rave reviews about my BBQ. During graduate school, I became affectionately known as the "mac n cheese" guy since I would make a unique flavor for each major get-together with friends.