As an anatomic pathologist, I’ve always been captivated by the elegance of human tissue architecture — how every cell contributes to the astonishing order and beauty within our organs. I often found myself asking how a single fertilized egg can give rise to something so intricate and perfectly organized. During my clinical training, I also came to see the limits of medicine — situations where even the most precise diagnosis could not offer a true cure, especially when chronic organ damage had already set in.
These experiences gradually shaped my scientific path. My curiosity evolved into a mission to understand how human endocrine and reproductive organs are built in our body — and to harness that knowledge to recreate them in a dish, so we can one day restore organ function when it is lost.
Outside the lab, I’m an avid reader, traveler, and fitness enthusiast. I also love symphonic music — the Philadelphia Orchestra is one of my favorite weekend escapes.
