Type Of Business:
Scientific research foundation
Major Product/SVS:
Biomedical research services
Hobbies/Sports:
Scuba diving; Playing jazz piano; Spending time with her dog
Education Degrees:
Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology, New York University School of Medicine (1996); Master of Science in Immunology, University of Paris VII, Paris, France, Summa Cum Laude (1989); Master's Degree in Medical Science, New York University
Affiliations Awards:
Private Pilot, Owners Association; Pediatric AIDS Foundation; American Society for Microbiology; American Association for the Advancement of Science; Society for Mucosal Immunology; American Association of Immunologists; International Honor Society of Science and Engineering
Number Of Years In Profession:
15
Number Of Years In Current Position:
5
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her passion and persistence.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she grew up in Africa and found an interest in providing help for infectious diseases.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Testing; Reporting; Presenting research; Supervising a staff of seven; Teaching immunology to graduate students; Lecturing on virology
Awards/Honors:
The Steves Award, Foundation Forum (2009); The Martin Goland Research Award (2008); Research Award, Foundation Forum (2007); Equipment Award, Founder’s Council (2006); Basic Grant Award, Pediatric AIDS Foundation (2000-2003); Scholar Award, Pediatric AIDS Foundation (1998-2000); Student Intern Award, Pediatric AIDS Foundation (1992-1995)