Biography
I am an ecologist and mathematician fascinated by how microbial communities function as complex systems that affect human health and disease. My research focuses on the human gut microbiome, which can change from day to day due to diet, medication, infection, and many other factors. By combining ecological theories with controlled experiments, I aim to understand when microbial communities support health, and when and why they become linked to disease. Ultimately, I hope to figure out how to guide these communities toward healthier outcomes.
I am currently a Royal Society Newton Fellow and a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Sir William Dunn School of Pathology at Oxford. I hold Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Applied Mathematics, and I received my PhD in Theoretical Ecology from MIT.
Outside of research, I enjoy chatting about science, music, or anything else that sparks curiosity.
Research Interests
Ecology of Human Disease, Theoretical Ecology, Human Microbiome, Complex Systems