RESEARCH INTERESTS
Andrea’s research interests lie at the intersection of chemistry, biology and engineering. She is interested in developing novel biomaterials for therapeutic applications and motivated to address the growing need for effective drug delivery technologies. Andrea is excited to leverage her background in synthetic and supramolecular chemistry to develop and apply next generation drug delivery systems for the treatment of diseases that are among the most chronic, costly, and consequential to society.
EDUCATION
Postdoctoral Associate, Stanford University - present
PhD, Chemistry, Northwestern University - 2019
BS, Chemistry, Western Washington University - 2014
HONORS, AWARDS, and SCHOLARSHIPS
Graduate Research Fellowship, National Science Foundation, 2014-2018
McBride Award, Northwestern University, 2018
PEO Scholars Award, 2018
Ryan Fellowship, Northwestern University, 2016-2019
Gates Millennium Scholarship, 2009-2019
Delegate to the 67th Lindau Nobel Laureate meeting, 2017
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Sept 2014 – Dec 2019
Research Advisor: Prof. Chad Mirkin
Department of Chemistry, Western Washington University, Sept 2009 – Jun 2014
Research Advisor: Prof. Mark Bussell
ABOUT
Andrea grew up in Bellingham, WA where she became an expert at dodging deceptive puddles and remaining (mostly) dry in torrential Pacific Northwest rain. Whether it was a result of living among Washington’s tremendous mountains and forests or watching Captain Janeway and her crew voyage through uncharted space on Star Trek Voyager, Andrea has cultivated a passion and yearning for exploration. As an undergraduate, she became enamored by scientific exploration and has since, sought to better understand the world through science. Outside of her research, Andrea often explores her imagination and creativity through the art of painting, drawing, sculpting, cooking and writing. She enjoys exploring the outdoors, bird watching, playing sports, dancing and spending time with her identical twin sister.