Gabriella first joined the lab in summer 2024 as a Summer Intern in Bioinformatics through the Iowa Institute of Human Genetics. She then returned to the lab in December 2024 as a part-time research assistant. Gabriella graduated from the University of Iowa in May 2024 with degrees in anthropology (medical anthropology) and biology (genetics and biotechnology). 

She is passionate about science outreach and communication, which is why you can also find her working for the University's Center for Social Science Innovation, where she conveys social science research to the public.

In her free time, Gabriella enjoys journaling, painting, and writing.