About Me
I was born and raised in Malaysia and moved to Michigan to pursue my undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Michigan-Flint. I then completed a PhD in cell and molecular biology at the Van Andel Institute under the mentorship of Drs. Matt Steensma and Carrie Graveel. During my doctoral research, I investigated how germline NF1 mutations alter the extracellular matrix and stromal cells prior to breast cancer formation. I began my postdoctoral training with the Welm Lab in 2025, with the goal of understanding how breast cancer cells remain dormant or transition into metastatic outgrowths. Outside of the lab, I enjoy painting, going to the gym, and good food - either experimenting with recipes or trying new restaurants.
