Pearl is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Data Science at the University of Texas at Arlington. Currently, Pearl’s research focuses on nitrogen metabolism in Staphylococcus aureus, alongside managing lab maintenance. As an international student from India, Pearl is dedicated to strengthening her research skills and academic knowledge to pursue a PhD in the future. In her free time, Pearl can often be found with friends, working out, or immersed in a good novel.