What is your professional background?
I’m a physician scientist trained in clinical translational research in vitamin D. I completed my MD at Tufts and my PhD in Molecular Medicine at Boston University. I completed my medical residency and endocrinology fellowship at Boston University.
In what division do you work, and who is your mentor?
I am a professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Lipids. My mentors at Emory are Thomas Ziegler, Mark Nanes, and Roberto Pacifici.
Briefly describe
your research. Why is it important?
I receive research funding for three different topics: 1) vitamin D 2) cystic
fibrosis and 3) transgender medicine. Vitamin D remains very important as it is
still unclear why vitamin D deficiency is associated with several health
conditions. Cystic Fibrosis is important because patients are living longer and
now developing complications of endocrine diseases. Transgender medicine is
important because there continues to be health disparities among transgender
people due to the lack of education by the lay and medical communities.
What do you like
most about Emory?
I enjoy working with many talented colleagues at Emory who value the tripartite
academic mission in medicine: teaching, research, and patient care.
What is your favorite book, movie, or TV show?
I watch primarily the Atlanta Hawks and Braves. The Ballplayer by Chipper Jones is a good read.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I attend Braves games at SunTrust Park and Hawks games at State Farm Arena with my family. I used to coach youth sports when my son was younger. Now, I enjoy seeing my son play baseball for his school and my daughter dancing ballet for her company and school.
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