Hope is a Clinical Research Coordinator for the International Multiple Sclerosis Microbiome Study at the Baranzini Laboratory. Being born at UCSF, she felt a strong connection to the institution and knew it was the perfect place for her to dedicate her learnings and passions. After earning her BS in Business Administration from San Francisco State University, she discovered her passion for helping others. In her role, she is dedicated to aiding in advancing our understanding of multiple sclerosis and immune function with the hope of paving the way for improved treatments for multiple sclerosis and other complex diseases.