Research Interests
I have a broad background in genetic epidemiology, biostatistics and bioinformatics, and environmental science, with specialized expertise in the study of interactions of genetic and environmental factors. I have extensive experience in secondary data analysis, using large-scale clinical and genomic and multi-omics data. My research has focused on investigating how genetic variations interaction with lifestyle and behaviors in a variety of complex diseases, including head and neck cancer, hearing loss, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, I have explored the genetic basis for health disparities, examining the underlying genetic, environmental, and social factors contributing to unequal health outcomes. I’ve also studied the biological aging through DNA methylation in age-related diseases. By developing integrative methods that combine sociodemographic, clinical and multi-omics data, my overarching goal is to uncover the underlying biological mechanisms of disease development, ultimately contributing to the prevention and intervention of these conditions.