"I am interested in a few areas of biological psychiatry the most. There are many new and effective drugs with mountains of research on how they can effectively treat mental illness. I enjoy learning how different medications work with the mind. Additionally, I am intrigued by research on the microbiome-gut-brain axis and its potential role in mental health. Overall, I believe that a deeper understanding of the biological basis of psychiatric disorders can greatly improve our ability to help those struggling with mental illness."

"My decision to pursue residency training in Psychiatry was due to my curiosity about the relationship between the body and mind. In taking a biological approach to diagnosis first, I have worked with patients that had undiagnosed thyroid issues that led to severe depressive states, and simple medication to regulate the thyroid did wonders for their mental state. This fascinates me to no end."

"Throughout my career, I have been a part of extensive research on eating disorders. Through the research projects and in my practice working with patients with these diagnoses, I have worked very closely with neurologists to study how the function of the brain plays a role in eating disorders. Understanding how the chemical balances in the body and functioning of the mind work to cause the disorders have helped me immensely in effectively treating my patients."