Current Research

UNT Biomedical Engineering (Habibi Lab)

Role: Undergraduate Researcher (May 2025 – Present)

Investigating alkaline phosphatase (ALP)-activated peptides for targeted liver cancer therapy. Using Hep3B 3D spheroids to track growth and morphology via brightfield imaging.

Experimental Design Diagram

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Next Steps: Characterize ALP activity in dynamic microfluidic pillar-plate systems.

ThinkNeuro: Bibliometrics & Neuropharmacology

Examined targeting mGluR5 through positive allosteric modulation to improve cognitive deficits in schizophrenia.

ThinkNeuro Poster

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Technical Skills

RStudio / Data AnalysisIntermediate
Cell Culture (Hep3B)Advanced
Scientific WritingAdvanced
MicroscopyIntermediate