PhD., Cellular and Developmental Biology and Genetics, Rutgers University, Oct 2010.
B.Sc., Biology, Drexel University, June 2005
Professional Experience
Assistant Professor – Biology Department, Georgian Court University 2014-Present
Development and administration of 200 Level Genetics, 400 Level Genomics, 400 Level Developmental Biology, and 400 Level Neurobiology courses
Investigation of genes required for differentiation of neuroblasts from epithelial precursors in the C. elegans excretory system.
Post-doc — Advisor: Dr. M.V. Sundaram, Genetics Dept., University of Pennsylvania. 2010-2014
Examination of genes required for epithelial junction maintenance and remodeling in the C. elegans excretory system.
Teaching Fellow: National Science Foundation GK-12 Program, Rutgers University. 2007-2008
Taught sixth grade physical sciences, and eighth grade mathematics at John Adams Middle School in Edison, NJ. Also taught subjects including genetics, geology, physics, and forensic anthropology, to New Jersey students on the Rutgers Science Explorer Bus.
Ph. D. — Advisor: Dr. A.W. Singson, Genetics Dept, Rutgers University. 2005-2010
Analysis of genes required for the oocyte to embryo transition after fertilization.
