Research and Teaching Interests

Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Genetics and Cancer Biology:

• Cancer treatments using signal transduction, cell cycle regulation.
• Post-translational gene regulation via AU-rich elements.
• Nucleocytoplasmic shuttling and regulation of RNA binding proteins.

Broadening participation of underrepresented and underserved populations in biology and biotechnology fields through:

• Course-based research in the undergraduate biology curriculum.
• Implementing service-learning based science outreach programs in the community.
• Developing strategies and techniques that build resiliency for students.

Education and Experience

• Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, North Carolina Central University, Durham NC (2004-2017)
• Postdoctoral Fellow, National Institute of Environmental Health Science, Research Triangle Park, NC (2003-2004)
• Ph.D., Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, Duke University, Durham NC (2002)
• B.S., Neuropsychology and Anthropological Zoology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (1994)

Courses

• BIO 300: Topics in Biotechnology
• BIO 326: Genetics
• BIO 400: Pharmaceuticals and Cells
• BIO 400: Microbes in Biotechnology and Medicine