Georgian Court University, B.S. in Biology
National Institutes of Health (NIH), FAES Graduate School
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Ph.D. in Molecular and Cell Biology
Undergraduate research: The effect of polybrominated diphenyl ethers on gene expression in the American horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus.
Graduate research: Identification of a novel Bcl10 domain that contributes of NF-kB activation.
Post-graduate research: No-till pasture management of Carolina nightshade (Solanum carolinese) in a mixed ruminant and poultry flock grazing system.
I am also interested in aiding and mentoring students in their own research projects.
Research projects mentored:
The effect of Coomassie Brilliant Blue on the quantity and quality of DNA evidence. Stormi Kruger (2017)
Quantification of lead solute present in the SUNY Alfred State College potable water supply. Jean Marc Maurancy and Lacee Hill (2017)
Comparative analysis of adhesive powders in regards to detecting latent prints on the adhesive side of different types of tape. Stephanie Milewski and Kaleigh Daggs (2017)
The effect of Amido Black on the quantity and quality of DNA evidence. Jessica Padley (2017)
Determining the persistence of sperm DNA on articles of clothing and the effects of drying time after exposure to detergent through machine washing. Brittany Richards (2017)
Investigating the trend of vaporization of lighter fluid on burned carpet. Mary Rose Ricotta (2017)
Co-advisor of the Alfred State College Science Society (2016 - present)
https://pioneerlink.alfredstate.edu/organization/sciencesociety