Ph.D., Physiology, General
Medical College of Wisconsin, 1989
BS, Bio, General
Emory University, 1983
Awards & Honors
ARVO Silver Fellow
Association of Vision and Ophthalmology, 2010
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
, 2020
Effects of 1,25 and 24,25 Vitamin D on Corneal Epithelial Proliferation, Migration and Vitamin D Metabolizing and Catabolizing Enzymes., 2017 Journal Article, Academic Journal
A new sensitive LC/MS/MS analysis of vitamin D metabolites using a click derivatization reagent, 2-nitrosopyridine., 2017 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vitamin D in Tear Fluid., 2015 Journal Article, Academic Journal
Bone turnover in long-term survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia, 2014 Journal Article, Academic Journal
University Service
Executive Search Committee for Vice President for Academic Planning & Strategic Initiatives
2014 - Present
Role: Chairperson
Dean’s Council
2013 - Present
Graduate Council
2013 - Present
Role: Chairperson
GRU Leadership Team
2013 - Present
President’s Cabinet
2013 - Present
Professional Service
American Journal of Physiology
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Cornea
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Current Eye Research
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Experimental Eye Research
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science
2015 - Present
Role: Reviewer
Public Service
Our Children/Our Future—Volunteer Memphis Public School Reading Tutor
2007 - 2013
