PhD Candidate
University of California, Davis
As a PhD candidate, my dissertation research focuses on early bovine folliculogenesis as a methodological and functional model for female human reproduction. As part of my dissertation work, I developed an efficient, reproducible protocol for the mechanical isolation of preantral follicles from bovine ovaries, enhancing access to the ovarian reserve. Currently, I am examining the role of gap junction protein connexin 37 in early antral folliculogenesis via mimetic peptide-induced disruption of channel function. I plan to transition to the biotechnology industry following my doctoral career, leveraging my expertise in cell biology to contribute to advancements in therapeutics for human disease.