A) EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
PhD University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL (2009-2013)
Comparative Biosciences
Thesis: ‘In vitro model of the fathead minnow hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis for toxicological evaluation”
MS University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL (2006-2009)
Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, focus on wildlife ecology
Thesis: ‘Efficacy of turfgrass selection and soil quality manipulation for reducing bird use at airports’
BS University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL (2003-2005)
Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
Comparative Biosciences
Thesis: ‘In vitro model of the fathead minnow hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis for toxicological evaluation”
MS University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL (2006-2009)
Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, focus on wildlife ecology
Thesis: ‘Efficacy of turfgrass selection and soil quality manipulation for reducing bird use at airports’
BS University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, IL (2003-2005)
Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences
B) RESEARCH INTERESTS AND CURRENT PROJECTS
My research interests include ecotoxicological impacts of contaminants and comparative biology of endocrine disrupting chemicals in vivo and in vitro. I am also interested in linking in vitro effects of a chemical to environmental impact and effect on humans and wildlife. At McGill, my postdoctoral research will include studies exploring the effects of metal mixtures (mercury and lead) as well as newly emerging flame retardants on avian health.
C) HONOURS AND AWARDS
2012 Research Assistant of the Year; US Army Corps of Engineers ERDC-CERL
2011 Research Assistant of the Year; US Army Corps of Engineers ERDC-CERL
2011 Illinois Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Larimore Student Research Grant
2011 Invitation to Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
2009 Center of Excellence for Airport Technology Outstanding Student of the Year
2008 Recognized as Excellent Teacher – University of Illinois
2007 Recognized as Excellent Teacher – University of Illinois
2005 High Honors Graduate – University of Illinois
2011 Research Assistant of the Year; US Army Corps of Engineers ERDC-CERL
2011 Illinois Chapter of the American Fisheries Society Larimore Student Research Grant
2011 Invitation to Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
2009 Center of Excellence for Airport Technology Outstanding Student of the Year
2008 Recognized as Excellent Teacher – University of Illinois
2007 Recognized as Excellent Teacher – University of Illinois
2005 High Honors Graduate – University of Illinois