Current Fellows

Clinical Interests: Vasculitis, Immune Related Adverse Events, Medical Education
Research Interests: Vasculitis, Immune Related Adverse Events, Biomarkers for disease activity
Why did you choose UCSF?: I valued the strong clinical training at UCSF and the opportunity to work with the diverse populations we serve at our three hospitals. UCSF has incredible faculty and fellows, and the supportive learning environment they foster make UCSF a great place to train.
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: I love golfing, baking, trivia, reading, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with my family and friends!

Clinical Interests: General rheumatology with a focus on care for underserved populations
Research Interests: Using quality improvement and population-health tools to address health disparities in rheumatologic care
Why did you choose UCSF?: I chose UCSF for the breadth of clinical training across three distinct sites serving a diverse patient population, and for its exceptional faculty who are deeply knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely committed to mentorship.
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: Backpacking, cross-country skiing, and enthusiastic but inconsistent indoor plant parenting.

Clinical Interests: Systemic autoimmune diseases, general rheumatology
Research Interests: Adaptive immunity especially T-cell biology, novel translational therapies, biological classification/mechanism of systemic autoimmunity and how we can exploit that for more targeted treatments
Why did you choose UCSF?: Completing my residency at UCSF convinced me that this was the best place in the world to finish my training. The breadth of training with our 3-hospital system and the level of research output speak for themselves. The Rheumatology department in particular has a strong track record of cultivating physician scientists who are simultaneously excellent clinicians and researchers. This has led to a program rich with mentors in all stages of training that can help me achieve my goal of better characterizing and treating rheumatologic diseases. I could not be happier to call UCSF home.
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: I spend most of my free time with my wife and corgi, who I love dearly. I also enjoy rock climbing, cooking, board games, escape rooms, fancy restaurants, trying new things.

Clinical Interests: Inflammatory myositis, general rheumatology
Research Interests: Inflammatory myositis, sarcoidosis, diagnostic delays in rheumatic disease
Why did you choose UCSF?: I was drawn to UCSF for its clinical excellence, opportunities for cutting-edge research and innovation, and diverse patient populations. Our Rheumatology faculty are unmatched as clinicians but are also down-to-earth and supportive of the fellows.
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: I have a Mini Schnauzer named Lucy who often accompanies me to baseball games at Oracle Park and new restaurants around the city!

Clinical Interests: Diagnosis and diagnostic accuracy in clinical practice, General Rheumatology
Research Interests: Creating multi-media platforms for rheumatologic education and exploring/examining how best to teach rheumatologic diagnosis to general internists and trainees
Why did you choose UCSF: I can stay forever! I have trained here for medical school, residency, and now my fellowship. The faculty in the UCSF Rheumatology department are my role models both in the world of Rheum and as more general masterclass clinicians and diagnosticians and to learn in both a lecture-based and apprenticeship model from them is a dream.
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: I love going on long runs with my husband and my Australian Shepherd, making my way through my long list of recommended restaurants and bakeries, reading good fiction. Fun fact: I have loved and practiced the art of Hawaiian (hula) dance since I was 5 years old but have paused in the years of my graduate medical training.
Lab/Scholarly Projects: I am working with Dr. Jennifer Mandal to create educational materials for primary care providers on core topics in rheumatology.

Clinical Interests: Spondyloarthritis, vasculitis
Research Interests: Genetic markers for susceptibility to rheumatologic disease, personalized medicine, biomarkers for disease activity
Why did you choose UCSF: I chose UCSF of the diversity of clinical training across 3 adult hospitals (and two pediatric hospitals!), the warm and welcoming faculty, and the breadth of research opportunities and topics that are available. The weather in the Bay Area was a big plus too!
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: Running, reading, Star Trek, hiking

Clinical Interests: Systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis
Research Interests: B cell biology in systemic autoimmune diseases, autoantibody discovery
Why did you choose UCSF?: Breadth of basic science and translational research mentors, diversity of clinical experiences supported by incredible faculty, and the most beautiful city!
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: Running and being outside, soccer, true crime, live music, and my newfound love of fantasy football

Clinical Interests: Systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia
Research Interests: Determining mechanisms of chronic pain in patients with rheumatic diseases to inform a more personalized approach to treatment
Why did you choose UCSF: I chose UCSF for so many reasons! The faculty are warm and enthusiastic about education and mentorship. There are strong research and clinical collaborations throughout the institution that make for unparallel opportunities to learn. The three-hospital system allows for relationships with a diverse patient population. And the Bay Area is a beautiful place to live!
Hobbies and/or Fun Facts: Listening to podcasts, going for walks through the city, seeing standup comedy, baking
Lab/Scholarly Projects: Back Pain Consortium (BACPAC) projects researching chronic low back pain phenotypes to identify underlying pain mechanisms, with a focus on nociplastic pain.