As a bioinformatician, I fell in love with the field during my master’s program, and it completely took over my Ph.D. program. While others grimaced at hours in front of a computer, I got a kick out of it.
I was born near Lake Como, Italy. My favorite view is early morning, looking north along the Alps. I’ve also lived in Canada, and now I’m based in Raleigh.
Right after finishing my last exam when I was pursuing my bachelor’s degree, I celebrated by jumping out of a plane — skydiving for the first time ever but definitely not the last.
I like to pack light, even for long trips. Backpacks are my favorite way to move smart through airports.
Enjoying pizza with friends on Saturday nights is one of my weekly highlights. The evening is equal parts kneading dough, laughing and celebrating surviving the daily workouts that got us there.
