About Me

Hey Faith!

I’m a microbiologist and developing bioinformatician interested in how microbes interact with their environments and hosts. I currently study the actinobacteria Frankia at the University of New Hampshire, where I use RNA-seq and comparative genomics to try and uncover the molecular signals that shape their symbiotic relationship. I enjoy translating large biological datasets into meaningful insights and discoveries through Python and R, and I am passionate about building tools and pipelines that support biological discovery. Outside the lab, I love teaching microbiology and helping students gain confidence at the bench.

When I’m not in the teaching lab or digging through sequencing data, you’ll usually find me outdoors. I love hiking, fishing, and exploring new places, especially when I get to meet new people along the way. I’m also a big fan of programming projects outside of biology and stats, whether it’s making small games, tinkering with compilers and interpreters, or designing tools/software just for fun. I enjoy the challenge of learning new systems and the creative freedom that comes with building something from scratch.