Reeda Aafreen Sayed chose UVM to pursue her M.S. in Pharmacology because of the interdisciplinary nature of the program. “I really valued that I was not limited to working only with the Pharmacology Department and could explore research across different programs,” she said.
Her research focuses on understanding histone acetylation and epigenetic modifications that help regulate how genes are turned on and off. “I am interested in how these modifications affect chromatin structure and gene regulation within cells,” she said.
Since starting the program in 2025, Reeda has developed close one-on-one relationships with her professors. That has been the most valuable part of her experience so far, she said. “The supportive and approachable nature of the professors has made my learning experience so engaging.”