I am interested in learning how our genomes encode various unique lifeforms. This led me to obtain a PhD at the University of California San Diego in 2025 under the supervision of Dr. Emma Farley. I studied non-coding regions in the genome known as enhancers, and how they regulate gene expression in development, disease and evolution.
I joined the Real Lab as a postdoctoral researcher in 2026 to study the fascinating Iberian mole which has evolved many specialized traits. I hope to uncover mechanisms for evolutionary adaptation by comparing the 3D genomic architecture and enhancers between moles and mice.
When I am not in the lab, I enjoy cooking food from various cuisines, knitting and exploring Spain!