I am a poet, a writer, and a storyteller. I’m also a student, and an older brother to a young man with FA and special needs. I’m a DACA recipient. I’m here. I’m present. I am more than my current mental state, and more than this diagnosis.

My lab’s vision for the next five years is to apply what we have learned to develop molecules that can alter FA protein behavior. These could be used to treat cancer or alter gene editing outcomes.