Training Group:

Chemical Biology

Mentor / Lab:

Herman Sintim

Research Profile:

I am passionate about drug discovery. My lab specializes in developing small-molecule kinase inhibitors targeting various kinases that drive the proliferation of cancer cells. My work focuses on TAK1: a kinase that is dysregulated in pancreatic and colon cancer cells.

Why PULSe:

I chose PULSe because my field of interest, drug discovery, is highly multidisciplinary. Therefore, selecting a program that enables me to learn about the drug discovery process from different angles was the best option. Rotating in labs from various departments helped me acquire a wide range of skills and made me discover techniques and methods from computational biology and cancer biology which I incorporate in my work.

About Me:

I have practiced baton twirling competitively for 15 years and I like to practice for fun every other week. I also enjoy reading, listening to podcasts, planning trips, and meeting with friends to play sports (I never say no to a friendly volleyball game), or board games.