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.
