Angelina completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Pittsburgh as a Biological Sciences Major. After graduation, she worked as a laboratory technician for Dr. Sruti Shiva, becoming the point person for clinical studies investigating mitochondrial changes in platelets of multiple human disease cohorts. Angelina began as a graduate student researcher in the UPSOM Molecular Pharmacology program, and her project focuses on understanding mitochondrial regulation of hematology, including red blood cells and platelets. Outside of her academics, Angelina enjoys reading, crafting, and spending time with her cat, Jeremiah.