EDUCATION
- 2017: B.S., Biology, Bennett College; Greensboro, NC
- 2018: Post-Baccalaureate, University of South Carolina – School of Medicine; Columbia, SC
- 2023: Ph.D., Pharmacology and Toxicology, Michigan State University
- Dissertation Title: “Mast Cell-Independent Pseudoinflammatory Contractions of Urinary Bladder Smooth Muscle”
RESEARCH TRAINING
- 2019-2023: Doctoral Candidate, BioMolecular Science Program, Michigan State University
- Mast Cell-Independent Pseudoinflammatory Contractions of Urinary Bladder Smooth Muscle.
- Mentor: Dr. Nathan R. Tykocki.
- 2018-2019: Graduate Assistant, BioMolecular Science Program, Michigan State University
- Investigated the mechanism(s) of Phosgene Oxime to identify novel targets that can serve as potential interventions. Mentor: Dr. Neera Singh.
- 2017-2018:Research Assistant, Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology, University of South Carolina
- Characterized expression of equilibrative nucleoside transporters (ENTs) on human skin and bone marrow-derived mouse mast cells (BMMCs). Also investigated the role of Micro RNA 155 on BMMCs. Mentor: Dr. Greg Gomez.
- 2015-2017: Summer Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Biology, Emory University
- Developed methodology that would impact younger generations through visual presentations of environmental issues. Also wrote a prospectus on the early involvement in the field environmental science to improve on the sustainability of communities most impacted by environmental injustices. Mentor: Dr. Cristina Moreira.
- 2016: Summer Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Molecular and Environmental Toxicology, University of Wisconsin – Madison
- Researched the effects of sodium azide on plants: Development of a system to measure active uptake of pharmaceuticals and personal care product ingredients. Mentor: Dr. Joel Pedersen.
- 2015-2016: Undergraduate Research Assistant, Department of Biology, Bennett College
- Highlighted the intersectionality among class and race in the field of environmental science at Bennett College and Wake Forest University. Mentor: Dr. Valerie Johnson
PRESENTATIONS
- Effects of sodium azide on plants: Development of a system to measure active uptake of pharmaceuticals and personal care product ingredients. Oral, Alliance Undergraduate Research Symposium at Saint Augustin University, Raleigh, NC. 2017.
- Conceptual engagement of the Environmental Sciences through community and laboratory experiences. Oral, Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Southeastern Regional Conference at Spelman College, Atlanta, GA. November 2016.
- Effects of sodium azide on plants: Development of a system to measure active uptake of pharmaceuticals and personal care product ingredients. Poster, 18th Environmental Justice Summit at the Historic Franklin Center at Bricks, Edgecombe County, NC. October 2016.
- Effects of sodium azide on plants: Development of a system to measure active uptake of pharmaceuticals and personal care product ingredients. Oral, 11th Undergaduate Student Research Competition: “Biomedical Science Category” hosted by Minority Access 17th National Role Model Conference at the Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC. September 2016.
HONORS AND AWARDS
- Excellent Biology Major. 2017.
- 17th National Annual Role Model Conference Awardee. 2016 – 2017.
- Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Awardee. June 2015- May 2017.
- Outstanding Biology Major. 2013 – 2017.
- Bennett College Honors List. 2013 – 2017.
- Bennett Excellence Scholar. 2013 – 2017.
- Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Scholar. September 2014 – May 2017.
- Anna Julia Cooper/Africana Women Studies Fellowship Awardee. September 2015 – May 2016.
- Bennett College Dean’s List. 2013-2015.
