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2008-2010:University of California Davis - Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Project: Development of FRET-based sensors (Camui) to study mechanisms of calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II activation in intact cardiac myocytes.
2002-2008:Monash University, Australia - Doctor of Philosophy (Physiology)
Thesis Title: Impact of sex and sex steroids on cardiac myocyte hypertrophy.
2001:Monash University, Australia- Honours Degree of Bachelor of Science (Biomedical)
Thesis Title: Effect of hydrogen peroxide on intracellular calcium and force in the rat anococcygeus muscle.
1998-2000:Monash University, Australia - Bachelor of Science (Biomedical) Major in Physiology and Pharmacology
2022:Associate Professor, Program Director - Master of Science in Medical Physiology Program, Department of Physiology, MCG, Augusta University
2016–2022:Lecturer & Freshmen Lab Coordinator, Biological Sciences, Augusta University
2002– 2008:Practical Class Demonstrator, Department of Physiology, Monash University, Victoria, Australia
Coronary microvascular disease in patients with diabetes mellitus and diastolic heart failure.
2021– Nominated for Augusta University Center for Instructional Innovation Boundless Teaching Award Spring 2021
2019– Augusta University SoTL Fellowship and Travel Award
2018– AU Women’s Basketball Faculty Appreciation Night Recognition
2018- Augusta University Sophomore Student Nominated Award: Demonstrating the Value of Leadership
2004 –National Heart Foundation Travel Grant
2004– Monash University Postgraduate Travel Award
2002-2004– Australian Postgraduate Award