Gabriella Rubert

I am a Southern California native and graduated from Boston College in 2020 with a BS in Biochemistry before joining the Molecular Biology Interdepartmental Doctoral Program here at UCLA. I officially joined the Tarling-Vallim lab for my thesis work in July 2021 and am interested in the epigenetic factors regulating lipid metabolism in the liver. As a Latina woman, I love to mentor younger scientists; I am very passionate about improving the accessibility and inclusivity of higher academia for underrepresented groups to address the disparities we see in STEM fields. Outside of the lab, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, exploring Los Angeles, lifting weights, and snuggling up with a good book next to my cat Penelope.