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Many tissues in our bodies begin as a mass of identical cells, but they soon differentiate into multiple cell-types in a perfectly organized fashion — orchestrated for the tissue to perform its function. For example, stem cells in the central…

After passing my qualifying requirements this semester, I am thrilled to have more time to focus on my research, which aims to investigate the formation of symmetry in biology. Symmetry is a vital aspect of organisms, from the rotational symmetry…

I’m extremely excited to be joining the Dawes Lab to get more involved with research! As stated on the lab website: “In the Dawes Lab, we are interested in understanding how biochemical pathways, mechanical structures, and cell geometry/morphology interact and…

In this blog, I plan to write about math that I find interesting and my experiences as a PhD student. If you’re interested in learning more about mathematical biology, life as a PhD student, or the Ohio State, check out…