Research Project:

Ribozymes are RNA molecules that catalyze biochemical reactions. Like traditional protein enzymes, their catalytic activity depends on their structure. My project explores how ribozymes transition between inactive and active conformations using single-molecule Förster resonance energy transfer (sm-FRET). This technique enables real-time monitoring of folding dynamics, offering insights that traditional structural methods don’t capture.

Education:

9/2024 - Present: Master of Science Cell and Molecular Biology at University of Zürich

8/2017 - 5/2021: Bachelor of Arts Molecular, Cellular and Development Biology at University of Colorado Boulder

Professional Experience:

9/2022 - 12/2023: Associate Research Scientist at CustomArray

12/2021 - 9/2022: Quality Control Analyst at Somalogic

My Inspirations and Passions:

Year you joined the Sigel Lab: 2025
Favorite molecule:  Ethanol
Scientist hero:  Jonas Salk
Favorite restaurant, coffee shop, or place in Zurich:  Züriberg
If I could visit anywhere, I would go to: Patagonia
Outside of the lab, I enjoy rock climbing, skiing and reading fantasy