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Education & Training

Post-Doctoral Training

NIH Fellow in Pediatric Scientist Development Program, Indiana University S.O.M., 2011-2013
Fellow in Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, Indiana University S.O.M, 2009-2011
Resident Physician in Pediatrics, Medical College of Georgia, 2004-2007
Graduate and Professional, Medical College of Georgia, M.D. Degree, 2000-2004               
College (Undergraduate), Georgia Southern University, 1996-2000

Board Certification

American Board of Pediatrics - General Pediatrics, 2007
American Board Of Pediatrics - Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine, 2014

Licensure

Georgia, 2007-present
Indiana, 2009-2013
South Carolina, 2007-2011

 

 

Awards/ Honors

2020    Award of Tenure, Augusta University
2019    Pediatric Research Travel Award for Early Career Investigators
2018    SSPR Young Faculty Award
2018    Outstanding Young Clinical Science Faculty Award, MCG at Augusta University
2017    SSPR Young Faculty Award
2016    Clinical Science Young Investigator Award by SSPR
2016    Jag20 Emerging Alumni Leader Award, Augusta University
2015    “Caught in the Act of Great Teaching”, Augusta University
2015    Basic Science Young Investigator Award by SSPR
2015    Basic Science Poster Award, Children’s Tumor Foundation
2015    NIH Loan Repayment Competitive Renewal
2015    MCG Exemplary Teaching Award, Augusta University
2013    NIH Loan Repayment Award
2012    Riley Scholar’s Day Award
2012    Jack Metcoff Award for Outstanding Fellow Presentation by MWSPR
2011    Pediatric Scientist Development Program Award
2010    Red Shoes Award for compassionate care at Riley Hospital for Children
2007    William P. Kanto Resident Research Award, Medical College of Georgia
2000    American Chemical Society Undergraduate Research Award
2000    Magna Cum Laude, Georgia Southern University

 

 

 

Funding

Title: "NF2/Merlin in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells"
Type: 
Agency: 
DOD/ NFRP
Period: 07/01/2023 – 06/30/2026
Role:
Principal Investigator

Title: "Inflammation and Retinopathy of Prematurity"
Type:
 NEI, EY029318 01A1
Agency: NIH
Period: 04/01/2019 – 03/30/2024
Role:
Principal Investigator

Title: "Neurofibromin is a Novel Regulator of Adipocyte Maturation and Function"
Type: 

Agency: 
Department of Defense/CDMRP
Period: 08/01/2022 – 07/31/2024
Role: 
Principal Investigator

Title: "Targeting Endothelial Cell to Macrophage Communication in NF1 Tumors"
Type: CTF-2021-05-003

Agency:
Children’s Tumor Foundation
Period: 01/01/2022 – 12/31/2024
Role: 
Principal Investigator