I’m thrilled to announce that I’m joining Harvard Medical School as a full-time Associate in Biomedical Informatics.
In my role at the Humans in Data Integration, Visualization, and Exploration (HiDIVE) Lab directed by Dr. Nils Gehlenborg, I’ll be dedicated to tackling the barriers in digital accessibility that prevent people with disabilities from fully engaging with biomedical resources. This is not just about technology – it’s about shaping an inclusive biomedical landscape where every individual, including those with disabilities, can actively contribute to and benefit from biological and medical advancements. When biomedicine is accessible to all, the research is richer, the education is more comprehensive, and healthcare is more effective for everyone.
As I embark on this new tour of duty, I recognize the pivotal role of collaboration in this mission. Let’s Connect! If you’re championing digital accessibility, have insights pertinent to this journey, or see opportunities for collaboration, please reach out. Together, we can shape a future where biology and medicine are not just pursuits for the “able-bodied,” but inclusively designed for all.
Thank you to Jason Silverstein and Naomi Hein for introducing me to the faculty of Harvard Medical School Department of Biomedical Informatics, Rosemarie Garland-Thomson, Neal Baer and Jay Winsten for your mentorship, Kyle Shachmut and Evan J. Walsh, M.A. for your advice, Liz Zonarich, Rachel Kolb, Emma Stone, Tziona Chernoff and my friends from Michael Ashley Stein’s Disability Law and Policy course for your support, and Nils Gehlenborg for the opportunity.