Researching the role of the histone methyltransferase PRDM9 in allocation and repair of meiotic double-strand breaks, which are necessary for the essential process of genetic recombination.
2013 C.W. Cotterman Award, American Society of Human Genetics; Boston, MA
2005-2007 MBRS-RISE Scholarship, California State University, Fresno; Fresno, CA
2003 Lilaine D. Wells Scholarship, California State University, Fresno; Fresno, CA
2003 Biology Department Award, Antelope Valley College; Lancaster, CA
2001 International Baccalaureate Diploma, Quartz Hill High School; Quartz Hill, CA
2001 Valedictorian, Quartz Hill High School; Quartz Hill, CA