About
A quick overview of my research focus, how I like to collaborate and mentor, and a few things I enjoy outside the lab.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering
University of Delaware — Newark, DE (August 2013 – May 2019)
- Dissertation: Local, Intra-Articular Delivery of Zoledronic Acid as a Disease-Modifying Therapeutic for Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis
- Advisor: Christopher Price, PhD
- Committee: Dawn M. Elliott, PhD; Randall L. Duncan, PhD; Jason P. Gleghorn, PhD
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical Engineering
University of Rochester — Rochester, NY (August 2009 – June 2013)
- Concentration: Cell and Tissue Engineering
- Minor: Chemical Engineering
Academic appointments
| Position | Institution | Dates |
|---|---|---|
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Instructor Colorado Program for Musculoskeletal Research, Department of Orthopedics |
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, CO |
May 2025 – Present |
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Research Instructor Colorado Program for Musculoskeletal Research, Department of Orthopedics |
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Aurora, CO |
March 2022 – April 2025 |
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Postdoctoral Research Associate Musculoskeletal Soft Tissue Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science |
Washington University in St. Louis St. Louis, MO |
May 2019 – February 2022 |
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Graduate Research Assistant Mechanotransduction and Mechanobiology Laboratory, Department of Biomedical Engineering |
University of Delaware Newark, DE |
October 2013 – April 2019 |
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Research Assistant Cartilage Bioengineering Laboratory, Department of Mechanical Engineering |
University of Delaware Newark, DE |
July 2013 – September 2013 |
|
Undergraduate Research Assistant Center for Musculoskeletal Research |
University of Rochester Rochester, NY |
May 2011 – June 2013 |
Research skills
I’m a biomedical engineer focused on translational orthopedics, combining bioinformatics, machine learning, and multimodal imaging to understand and predict musculoskeletal disease.
Comprehensive training in imaging, computational analysis, histology, and preclinical musculoskeletal models.
| Area | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Laboratory instruments | MRI (11.74T Agilent; 9.4T Bruker BioSpec 94/20); microscopy (epifluorescence, confocal, multiphoton, polarized light, spectrophotometer); biomechanical testing (Instron) and microCT (Scanco); live animal imaging (IVIS/UVP); histology processing (processor, embedder, microtome; manual/auto staining + imaging); nanoparticle characterization (Litesizer/Zetasizer); flow cytometry (Novocyte). |
| Laboratory techniques | 2D/3D cell culture (agarose/collagen hydrogels); primary cell isolation (chondrocyte, synoviocyte, tenocyte across multiple species); tissue explant/co-culture (cartilage + synovium); preclinical joint injury models (mouse knee DMM; rat elbow trauma); nanoparticle/liposome drug delivery; histology + IHC, semi-quantitative scoring, digital histopathology; spatial transcriptomics; machine learning + bioinformatics. |
| Computing & analysis | Python, R, MATLAB, Java/Groovy; Docker, CLI, cloud computing. Histology/IHC: CT-Fire, NDPI-Nanozoomer, OsteoMeasure, QuPath. CT/MRI: CTan, BoneJ, Dragonfly, ITK-SNAP, Seg3D2.4, 3D Slicer. Flow/cell cycle: CellProfiler, FCSExpress, NovoExpress. |
Mentorship and collaboration
I enjoy collaborating across disciplines and mentoring trainees with diverse backgrounds and interests.
CV
Download my CV and find my publications/profiles below.
Beyond the lab
Outside of research, I enjoy sports, creative work, and spending time outdoors (including nature photography).
