Her basic science and clinical research interests to date focus on women’s health, specifically in the area of gynecologic malignancies. She completed her undergraduate education at Spelman, graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology, before receiving both her Masters of Science degree in Anatomy and Medical Doctorate from the University of WI-Madison. In addition to her role as a faculty member, she also serves as Director of the Health Careers Program, developing pipelines that foster biomedical graduate and professional educational opportunities for undergraduate students.