I am a research scientist who has worked and studied extensively in the fields of child psychology, behavioral health, and neuroscience. I have had substantial experience with writing, editing, and peer-reviewing scientific manuscripts and grant proposals. I've also written and edited numerous successful personal statements for my own scholarly pursuits and also to help friends, colleagues, and students.

I am a public health, pharmaceutical, health economics, and outcomes researcher based in Los Angeles, California with many years of experience mentoring students applying to undergraduate and graduate programs (incluing reviewing and editing numerous applications and personal essays). Additionally, I have many years of experience in writing and editing of scientific journal articles and health policy briefs. My goals are to help you present yourself in the best light possible and to help you succeed in your academic and career aspirations.

I am a biologist with research and teaching experience in developmental biology, marine biology, and bioengineering.

I am a native English speaker with 10 years of experience in academic writing and advanced training in biostatistics, genetics and epidemiology, including a PhD from the University of Cambridge. I have also previously worked as an editor on a number of student magazines at the University of Cambridge and have experience working with ESL (English as a second language) authors through my work as an ad hoc reviewer for scientific journals.

I am currently a PhD student at the University of Cambridge studying surgery (medicine) under a full NIH Doctoral Fellowship. I specialize in using induced pluripotent stem cells as an ameliorative therapy to reverse liver fibrosis of multiple etiologies. I have a strong background in engineering, mathematics, and biochemistry and integrate my expertise in those areas to address some of the challenges currently confronting the medical field.