When I m not in lab researching how cells deconstruct themselves during apoptosis, program cell death, I can usually be found either outside, cycling, baking bread, cooking, teaching, and relaxing with friends.
I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest but I also call Germany and Ecuador home, where I spent a year each as an exchange student during high school. I went to undergrad up in Portland and now call SF home as I work on a PhD.

I'm working on a PhD in Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Finding something positive even in "bad" situations

Books: Swimming to Antartica, The Hobbit, Three Cups of Tea, Desert Solitaire

Movies/TV: The Daily Show, Dirty Jobs, 12 Angry Men

The Backcountry
Water
Endorphins
Friends/Family
My passport
Curiosity

my science, current events, planning my next adventure, nature, ...

It generally begins with a beer with my colleagues at the lab and it then it gets tough to classify something as typical other than say the adventure usually includes food and a beer.

I'll answer just about any question. Try me

you like looking up at the stars and dreaming. And if you're looking to share some stories with a new friend.