Education: 

2008 - Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences/Microbiology, Quillen College of Medicine ETSU, Johnson City, TN

Research/Teaching Interests: 

My research focuses on Chlamydia trachomatis, specifically the interactions between microbial pathogens and the human host that contribute to disease pathogenesis. I am particularly interested in how hormonal influences affect the pathogenesis and progression of C. trachomatis infections.