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Overview


I am interested in developing approaches to derive biological insight from multi-omics and biological "big" data. My areas of interest include aging, stem cell biology, and cancer. I also have a strong interest in teaching and developing novel curricula, and am an active member of Duke's +Data Science and Center for Computational Thinking.

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Medicine · 2021 - Present Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Medicine
Member of Duke Molecular Physiology Institute · 2021 - Present Duke Molecular Physiology Institute, Institutes and Centers

In the News


Published January 10, 2024
Duke’s Quantitative Expertise Shines at the Health Data Science Poster Showcase
Published April 24, 2023
April Poster Showcase Features Duke's Successes in Health Data Science

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Recent Publications


Liver-derived plasminogen mediates muscle stem cell expansion during caloric restriction through the plasminogen receptor Plg-RKT.

Journal Article Cell Rep · March 26, 2024 An intriguing effect of short-term caloric restriction (CR) is the expansion of certain stem cell populations, including muscle stem cells (satellite cells), which facilitate an accelerated regenerative program after injury. Here, we utilized the MetRSL274 ... Full text Link to item Cite

Inaccurately Reported Statin Use Affects the Assessing of Lipid Profile Measures and Their Association with Coronary Artery Disease Risk.

Journal Article Clin Chem · March 2, 2024 BACKGROUND: Lipid profiling is central for coronary artery disease (CAD) risk assessment. Nonadherence or unreported use of lipid-lowering drugs, particularly statins, can significantly complicate the association between lipid profile measures and CAD clin ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Recent Grants


Correction of Immune Response Improves Aged Fracture Healing

ResearchResearch Associate · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2020 - 2023

Sfrp2 and Cardiac Progenitor Cells in Regenerative Response to Ischemic Injury

ResearchResearch Associate · Awarded by National Institutes of Health · 2005 - 2016

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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Oxford (United Kingdom) · 2011 D.Phil.