Degrees and Appointments:

• 1971, B.A. Biology, Boston University
• 1973, M.S. Chemistry, University of South Carolina
• 1977, Ph.D. Biochemistry and Biophyscis, University of Pennsylvania
• 1979, Postdoctoral. Physiology, Harvard Medical School

Research Specialities: Chemistry & Biochemistry Education

Research

Increasing involvement in training and educational programs has steered my activities away from active laboratory work. Instead my efforts have focused on expanding the training opportunities for underrepresented students to pursue careers in biomedical research. The training program, Maximizing Access to Research Careers, is supported by an NIH training grant and offers students two full years of support, opportunities to participate in intramural and extramural research, attend scientific conferences, meet with scientists from other institutions and receive mentoring and guidance. Read More.

Awards and Honors:

• 1982 to 1987 - Established Investigator of the American Heart Association
• 1990 to 1991 - President, American Society for Gravitational and Space Biology
• 1995 - Furrow Award - Excellence in Basic Science Teaching for Medical Students
• 1995, 2003, 2004 - Basic Science Educator of the Year - College of Medicine
• 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 - Medical Biochemistry: Outstanding Basic Sciences Course
• 1997 - Furrow Award - Innovation in Medical Teaching
• 2002 - Distinguished Teaching, College of Science   
• 2005 - Life Time Basic Medical Science Educator Award
• 2008 to 2020- College of Medicine - Academy of Medical Education Scholars
• 2010 - Peter Likins Inclusive Excellence Award
• 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 - Graduating Medical Class Outstanding Teacher in the Basic Sciences