Experience

Sowela Technical Community College
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 100 - 200 Employee
• Biology Instructor

  • Aug 2015 - Present


McNeese State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor, Biology

  • Aug 2007 - Aug 2014

  Department of Biology and Health Sciences, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA. Courses include BIOL 225, Human Anatomy and Physiology I lecture and lab, covering biochemistry, cell biology, histology, the integumentary skeletal, muscular and nervous systems; BIOL 101, Introductory Biology for science majors; BIOL 414 Cell Biology, an advanced course covering cellular evolution, the cell cycle, molecular genetics, cell signaling, and cancer genetics; BIOL 315, Introductory Genetics; BIOL 481, Senior Seminar; Laboratory Coordinator of BIOL 225L, Human Anatomy and Physiology (Fall 2007-Summer 2011). Participant in the Geneticist-Educator Network of Alliances (GENA) developing cancer lessons for high school students through the American Society of Human Genetics. Member of Health Professions Committee. Research topics include the genetics of ADHD, a founders model of Southwest Louisiana population genetics. Show less



Louisiana State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • Aug 2003 - May 2007

  Introductory Biology Program, Department of Biological Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA. Courses include Bio 1001 & 1002, introductory biology for non-science majors in large lecture hall format with multimedia. Use of computer-based testing and online course materials. Biology faculty member in the Residential College Program (August 2005 – August 2007), allowing extracurricular student-teacher interaction and activities enhancing lifestyle awareness for students. Faculty advisor for the Double Step Tigers, a campus organization devoted to Celtic clogging dance (October 2005-August 2007). Show less



Centenary College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Assistant Professor

  • Aug 1999 - Aug 2003

  Department of Biology, Centenary College, Shreveport, LA. Pre-Medical Professions Advisor, February 2001-May 2003, assist students preparing for and applying to professional schools within the medical field. Centenary College Research Professor in Natural Sciences, June 2001-May 2002, Department of Biology, Centenary College, Shreveport, LA. Courses include Bio 101, Principles of Biology, a studio format introductory course for science and non-science students; Bio 204, Cell Biology, a study of the processes of biology at the cellular level, intended to follow Bio 101; Bio 313, Genetics, general genetics with emphases on classical Mendelian topics, molecular genetics, diagnosis of genetic disease, mutation, genomics, and nucleic acid sequences; Molecular Biology Bio 396, topics and techniques used in modern biological research, including PCR, cloning, DNA, RNA, Protein technologies; Bio 371S/471S Biological Topics/Senior Seminar (Human Population Genetics), developing the skills of finding, reading, and presenting scientific literature. Topics included the human/ape divergence, the migrations from Africa and beyond, and the population genetics of diseases. Research topics include F9 mutation analysis; review of germline mosaicism in humans; NF2 mutation origin analysis. Show less



City of Hope, National Medical Center and Beckman Research Institute

• Postdoctoral Research Fellow

  • Apr 1997 - Jun 1999

  Department of Molecular Genetics. Group Leader of the Factor IX Project: By offering mutation detection services for hemophilia B patients worldwide we use the factor IX gene as a model system to study human germline mutation. 1. Design and management of database for mutations in over 800 families, 2. Final review of clinical molecular diagnostic reports for hemophilia B families, 3. Coordination of mutation origin analyses, including pedigree evaluation, haplotype analysis, mosaic determinations, 4. Analysis of sequence and mutation data using Access, Excel, Paradox, GCG Wisconsin Package, Stat Exact, and locally developed software 5. Development of a statistical analysis of spectra to detect hotspots, 6. National Coordinator in the United States for data submission to the Global Factor IX Mutation Database 1998, 7. Analyses of mutation data from populations, origins by sex and stage, missense mutations, splicing mutations, evolution of intronic sequences, and anaphylaxis in patients. P53 Project: Amino acid sequence alignment of the p53 gene family, gene target definition, and mutation data analysis. Publication: Writing all Factor IX manuscripts/presentations, editing manuscripts/presentations, reviewing submissions to scientific journals. Show less



Baton Rouge Zoo

• United States
• Recreational Facilities

• Animal Keeper

  • Sep 1996 - Apr 1997

  Responsible for feeding animals and cleaning enclosures. Birds, Reptiles, Children's Zoo, Nursery, Quarantine. 35 hours per week. Responsible for feeding animals and cleaning enclosures. Birds, Reptiles, Children's Zoo, Nursery, Quarantine. 35 hours per week.

• Visiting Scientist

  • Jun 1996 - Apr 1997

  Institute for Mutagenesis and Department of Zoology and Physiology, Laboratory of Dr. William R. Lee. Study of mutation data from Mouse SLT, Drosophila SLRL and SLT, and development of mosaicism in mouse and Drosophila for two invited articles addressing mosaicism in mutation risk assessment, population genetics, and evolution. Institute for Mutagenesis and Department of Zoology and Physiology, Laboratory of Dr. William R. Lee. Study of mutation data from Mouse SLT, Drosophila SLRL and SLT, and development of mosaicism in mouse and Drosophila for two invited articles addressing mosaicism in mutation risk assessment, population genetics, and evolution.



Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, GA

• Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Jun 1995 - Mar 1996

  Human Genome Laboratory, Biological Science Department. Physical mapping with YACs identifying human STSs. Laboratory Safety Officer, laboratory equipment maintenance. Database search/analysis using Human Genome Database, OMIM, DNAsis, Entrez, Medline and Current Contents. Human Genome Laboratory, Biological Science Department. Physical mapping with YACs identifying human STSs. Laboratory Safety Officer, laboratory equipment maintenance. Database search/analysis using Human Genome Database, OMIM, DNAsis, Entrez, Medline and Current Contents.

• Research Associate II

  • May 1988 - Aug 1988

  Department of Chemistry. Azotobactor cell culture, anaerobic isolation of nitrogenases and specific activity assay by GC.

• Research Associate II

  • Aug 1987 - Apr 1988

  Department of Biochemistry, Laboratory of Dr. Elizabeth Zimmer. Molecular evolution of the angiosperms, rRNA sequencing, student supervision, ordering, accounting using Macintosh Lotus.