During my first year in science research, I completed an introductory program that culminated in a proposed project. Under the mentorship of Dr. Sandra Pagano at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, I started my research investigating the role of the protein RhoB in breast cancer metastasis. That spring, I presented my work at the Somers Science Fair, earning 3rd place in the Medicine & Health category.

My second year of science research was spent investigating the role of the protein RhoB in breast cancer metastasis. I worked at my mentor's lab and learned techniques such as Western blotting, cell culture, and Boyden assays. I also participated in the Regeneron Westchester Science & Engineering Fair (WESEF) and the Tri-County Science & Technology Fair.

In my third year of science research, I studied the role of nuclear localization of CHMP4B in inhibiting HIV-1 replication. I worked at my mentor's lab and learned techniques such as PCR, DNA extraction, and confocal microscopy. I plan to participate at WESEF and Tri-County in the spring.