Ph.D., Physiology, General
Medical College of Wisconsin, 1989
BS, Bio, General
Emory University, 1983
Awards & Honors
ARVO Silver Fellow
Association of Vision and Ophthalmology, 2010
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
ANAT 8120
Cell Biology Techniques
ANAT 8090
Current Topics in Cellular Bio
ANAT 9020
Seminar in Cell Bio/Anatomy
MEDI 6340
Capstone in Medicine 1
MEDI 6330
Healthcare Across the Lifespan
ANAT 9010
Seminar in Cell Bio-Anm
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
Effects of 1,25 and 24,25 Vitamin D on Corneal Epithelial Proliferation, Migration and Vitamin D Metabolizing and Catabolizing Enzymes., 2017 Journal Article, Academic Journal
A new sensitive LC/MS/MS analysis of vitamin D metabolites using a click derivatization reagent, 2-nitrosopyridine., 2017 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vitamin D in Tear Fluid., 2015 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Bone turnover in long-term survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia, 2014 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Effect of vitamin D receptor knockout on cornea epithelium wound healing and tight junctions., 2014 Journal Article, Professional Journal
University Service
Executive Search Committee for Vice President for Academic Planning & Strategic Initiatives
2014 - Present
Role: Chairperson
Dean’s Council
2013 - Present
Graduate Council
2013 - Present
Role: Chairperson
GRU Leadership Team
2013 - Present
President’s Cabinet
2013 - Present
Professional Service
American Journal of Physiology
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Cornea
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Current Eye Research
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Experimental Eye Research
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Public Service
Our Children/Our Future—Volunteer Memphis Public School Reading Tutor
2007 - 2013
