I’m a passionate plant biologist, science communicator, and artist. Originally from the vibrant coastal city of Mazatlán, México,
I’ve always been fascinated by the diverse plant life that surrounded me growing up. Currently, I’m studying how introns influence chromatin biology in plants in
Dr. Grey Monroe's lab at UC Davis.
🌱 Plant Chromatin Biology Research
In my research, I focus on how introns impact chromatin biology. I aim to uncover how these non-coding sequences contribute to the epigenome and gene expression regulation of plants
Read more about my research🎨 Science Art Portfolio
In addition to my research, I combine my love of science with art by creating illustrations of plants. Check out some of my recent science art below or on my Instagram
Explore my science art portfolio🤝 Outreach & Mentorship
I am deeply committed to fostering equitable and inclusive spaces in STEM. As a Mexican immigrant, I have faced barriers on my path to higher education, and I am passionate about creating opportunities for students from historically underrepresented groups.
Current outreach involvement:
- President of the Graduate Student and Postdoctoral SACNAS Chapter at UC Davis. Our team engages in K-8, high school,
community college, and undergraduate outreach to promote diversity in STEM.
Learn more about GSPD SACNAS at UC Davis - Program Coordinator for EnvironMentors at UC Davis. I coordinate a mentorship program for high school students designing and conducting
independent research projects.
Learn more about EnvironMentors at UC Davis