CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
BA (Biological Sciences), Mount Holyoke College
PhD (Immunology), Stanford University; Advisors: Drs. Samuel Strober, Irving Weissman
MPH (Environmental Health), University of Minnesota
POSITIONS HELD
Professor of Biology, Macalester College, 2018-present
Associate Professor, Biology, Macalester College, 2013-2018
Assistant Professor, Biology, Macalester College, 2006-2013
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Research Associate, Genentech, Inc. 2004-2006
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Post-doctoral Fellow (Pathology), Stanford University; Advisor: Dr. Stephen Galli
EXPERTISE
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Cellular, molecular mechanisms of inflammation in allergies and chronic pain
Biology of mast cells
Immune cell development from blood forming stem cells
Drug development
Course/curriculum development in biology, immunology, and public health
Faculty development
Academic program administration
STEM equity/inclusion