About
I’m Irene, and I’m the newest member of the team! I earned my BS in Materials Science and Engineering and my M.Eng in Biomedical Engineering degrees from MIT. I recently completed my PhD at UCSD in Biomedical Sciences, focusing on the biochemistry of cell signaling pathways. While my journey in science thus far has taken me through several research areas (biomaterials, drug delivery devices, pharmaceutical formulations for novel cancer drugs, and mechanisms of protein kinase activation), I believe I’ve found my current niche in studying the molecular adaptations of human performance as a post-doctoral researcher with Dr. Galpin. I’m fascinated by this area of research and am excited to finally blend my professional biochemistry expertise with my personal fitness interests. I’m passionate and curious to better understand the molecular adaptations to intense training regimens. I train regularly at Crossfit Invictus in San Diego and compete in both powerlifting meets and short distance triathlons. For more info and a list of publications, see my LinkedIn profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ir...) and my social media (Instagram: @drirenetobias).
Joined
October 2016
