She studies quantum algorithms and process tomography to explore how quantum computers can solve problems faster than classical ones and improve error characterization methods.
The funding will help enhance the open-source Bioconductor software, which aids in analyzing genomic data for cancer and other diseases, by improving data visualization and analysis tools.
Mihai Pop and Stephen Mount are guiding UMD freshmen in sequencing the genome of the diamondback terrapin, integrating wet lab and DNA sequencing skills into the First Year Innovation and Research Experience program.