Research interest / current research work
I am interested in applying functional genomics to studying how dysfunctions in the cardiovascular system lead to disease
Field of clinical interest
Cardiology
Undergrad institution
University of California, Davis
Where are you from?
I consider the definition of home very fluid. I was born in Moscow, Russia but I spent most of my childhood in New Delhi, India before returning to Moscow at the age of 10, thinking it would be my forever home. Before I knew it, my family decided to move to the Bay Area in California. After spending almost 10 years in the Bay, I moved to Pittsburgh to start the MSTP!
Fun fact
I am a former competitive figure skater. After starting med school, I re-kindled my passion for ice. I now consistently go to the local ice rink with another MSTP student, Christine Tin, where we try to get back into shape and re-master jumps and spins while trying not to break our ankles. We even briefly considered taking time off to do a professional ice production Disney on Ice (as a joke of course).
Different career in another life?
I wanted to be a botanist growing up, which probably explains the unreasonable number of plants I have at home.
Biggest passion outside academia?
Advocating for underserved communities that do not have access to healthcare.
