I currently work in the Del Rio-Tsonis research lab at Miami University studying retina regeneration in chicks and newts. My work mostly includes immunohistochemistry, cryotome sectioning, animal care, and staining. This hands-on experience has deepened my passion in medicine as I prepare to apply to PA school this cycle. I especially enjoy exploring the regenerative capabilities of different species and how they can inform future medical treatments.

I am an undergraduate student in the Del Rio-Tsonis research lab at Miami University where I study retina regeneration using chick and newt models. In the lab, I perform cryotome sectioning, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and animal care. I find this research especially rewarding as it deepens my understanding of regenerative biology. I’m graduating this semester and plan to apply to optometry school, and I greatly value how this research experience enhances my understanding of vision and ocular health.