Cohort of 2023
Hello! I was born and raised on Vancouver Island. I attended University of Victoria where I graduated with a BSc in Biochemistry with co-operative education. During my co-ops I investigated the efficacy of sequencing to screen for low-titre dsDNA viruses in tree fruits and developed multicolor immunohistochemistry assays for the identification of various immune cells in murine High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer models.
Moving to Vancouver after my undergrad, I joined the Molecular and Advanced Pathology Core at UBC with Dr.’s David Huntsman and Torsten Nielsen to spearhead development of their GeoMx DSP spatial transcriptomics assays, OPAL multiplex immunofluorescence technologies and HALO image analysis. Outside of school and work, I had the opportunity to volunteer with crisis line support, eating disorder recovery peer support, and Autism Spectrum Interdisciplinary Research Program with Dr. Suzanne Lewis. It was the combination of my volunteering and professional experiences that solidified my pursuit of genetic counselling.
In my free time I love to play volleyball and softball, cycle, backpack and hike, kayak and photography. I’m truly excited and eager to bring my molecular pathology background into my future career as a genetic counsellor.