As a physician-scientist and a pediatric hematology/oncology specialist, I intend to advance the field of pediatric oncology by pursuing a research career focused on developing novel immuno-oncology approaches to target pediatric sarcomas. I am investigating the pathogenesis of osteosarcoma metastasis in the Sweet-Cordero lab at UCSF, with a specific focus on immuno-oncology that is strengthened by multiple collaborations at UCSF and Stanford. Clinically, my area of expertise is pediatric sarcoma, and I am a member of the UCSF Pediatric Solid Tumor group. The paucity of novel therapeutic options and adverse outcomes of my patients with osteosarcoma have crystallized for me a personal calling to advance our understanding of this pediatric cancer in my own career as a physician scientist. Outside of my passion for osteosarcoma research, I enjoy traveling with my husband, running, pickling vegetables, and spending time with our two cats.