University of Alabama of Birmingham Medical School Birmingham, AL
Masters of Science in Basic Medical Science (M.S.B.M.S.) from the Microbiology Department
Graduate Work
- Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax Cross-Reactive Antibodies During Primary Malaria Infections in Peru
- The first, and for two years the only, graduate student for mentor
- Work consisted of ELISAs, IFAs on slides made from Malaria species, and Westerns made from P. falciparum time point extracted proteins. Drug testing, culturing of bacteria and malaria, PCR, and many other laboratory procedures have been learned and utilized
- Designed and was the main author of multiple grants
- Completed education and training for Medical Technologist
Graduate Level Relevant Courses
- Advanced Medical: Biomolecules, Genetics, Cellular Development, Laboratory Methodology, Molecular Development, Immunology, Pathogenic Eukaryotes
- Advanced Management: Biostatistics and Public Health, Medical Ethics, Professional Writing, Developmental Communication Skills I, II, & III
- Doctoral Research
Research Rotations
- OraLee Branch Ph. D. on thesis research with Malaria, Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax
- Charles Turnbough Ph. D. on the deletion of CotZ-1 in Bacillus anthrasis
- Julian Rayner Ph. D. on the Malaria Parasite, Plasmodium falciparum
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
Bachelor of Science, majored in Biology
General
- Enrolled in the Biology program in the college of Arts and Sciences
- A researcher in the Howard-Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Undergraduate Research Program (see experience)
Relevant Courses
- Honors: Biology I & II, Early (I) & Modern (II) Literature
- Medical: HHMI invitation only Medical course I & II, Genetics, Integrated Genetics, Microbiology, Bacteriology, Molecular Biology
- Non-Science related classes: Statistics, Introduction to Management, Interpersonal Communication, and Human Development, Digital Resources for Multimedia
Continuing Education: Relevant courses
Accreditation: NAACLS Basics on Accreditation, Approval and Program Assessment
Education Management: Using Blackboard in the Classroom, Classroom Management, Using Formative Assessments in the Classroom, Bloom's Taxonomy, Core Values, 8 Habits of Highly Effective Faculty
Student Development: Engaging Learners (Utilizing Online Resources and Social Media), Let's Get Engaged (Creating Lectures to keep students Engaged), Interactive Lecturing, First Weeks Steps to Promote Student Retention, Giving Students On-Going Feedback for Development
Course Development: Effective Lesson Planning, Giving Lectures That Are Easy to go Outline, Preventing Death by Lecture
Laboratory: 100% Compliance with OSHA Recordkeeping, ACE Alera Clinical Chemistry System Training, Micros 60 Hematology Analyzer Training
Honors and Awards
- Ranked Number One Microbiologist in the state of Alabama (Based on State placement Exams)
- Howard-Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Researcher
- Beta Beta Beta (National Biological Honor Society)
- Phi Eta Sigma (National Freshman Honor Society)
- Gamma Beta Phi (Honor and Service Organization)
