A first-generation Latina scientist

Motivated to conduct and communicate the best science possible

Education

PhD

Physiology (2022)

Medical college of Georgia at Augusta University

M.S.

Experimental Psychology (2017)

Augusta University

B.A.

Applied Psychology (2011)

University of Illinois-Chicago

External Funding

2021

American Heart Association Pre-doctoral Fellowship

2020

Porter Physiology Development Fellowship

Selected Awards

2022

American Physiological Society Visual Abstract Career Award

2021

The Darrell W. Brann Scholarship

Winner Water & Electrolyte Homeostasis Section Portland Press Predoctoral Research Recognition Award

2020

AFHRE Travel Grants for Support of Underrepresented Minorities

American Physiological Society Water and Electrolyte Homeostasis Section Pre-doctoral Research Distinction Award

Steven M. Horvath Professional Opportunity Award

Martin Frank Diversity Travel Award