Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology University of California, Berkeley
I am interested in understanding how genome structure affects genome function and evolution. I am studying how chromosome organization limits homologous recombination between dispersed repetitive DNA elements.
I owe my scientific curiosity to two people: my father, who always took the time to answer my questions when I was young, and my high school biology teacher, Dr. Daniel Walsh, who had an endless supply of knowledge and enthusiasm about science. I'm pursuing an academic research career because I believe that one-on-one mentoring between a principal investigator and a graduate students is an ideal training forum.
Previously, I was a lot more active in sports, mostly cycling and running. These days, however, when I'm not working, my life centers around my wife and our two dogs. I am still trying to fit in that occasional run!