Education: 
B.S., Biochemistry, North Carolina State University (1993)
B.S., Biology, North Carolina State University (1993)
Ph.D., Biochemistry, Wake Forest University School of Medicine (2000)

Research Area:
Cannabinoid Receptor functioning in liver, adipose and muscle tissues; Endocannabinoids; Signal transduction; Neuropharmacology

Academic Activities:
WFU Postdoctoral Association Co-chair
WFU Posdoctoral Steering Committee

Activities in Medical & Graduate Education:
Lectures in PSPR701 -Biochemistry section

Brief Summary of Research:
My research as part of Dr. Allyn Howlett's lab involves the study of cannabinoid compounds that stimulate the CB1 cannabinoid receptor and regulate signal transduction pathways in cultured neuronal and hepatic cells. Additionally, I am interested in how cannabinoid receptors (recently discovered in liver, adipose, muscle and pancreas) and the endocannabinoid system may contribute to body weight, glucose homeostasis, lipid metabolism and liver disease.