I am an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Toledo. I am board certified in Internal Medicine (initial: 2016) and Medical Oncology (initial: 2018) participate in maintenance of certification with a state licensure in Ohio.

I joined the faculty of The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in July 2018 after completion of fellowship in Medical Oncology. My education and training prior to joining as faculty include attainment of a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (magna cum laude) from the University of Toledo in 2008, attainment of Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toledo in 2013, completion of Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Toledo in 2016, and completion of Medical Oncology Fellowship at the University of Toledo in 2018, during which time I served as the Chief Fellow in 2017 – 2018.

My career focus is in the field of Medical Oncology, with specific interest in Breast Cancer, Lung Cancer, Genetics, and Prevention. My career goal is to improve the lives of people who are affected by cancer, through providing excellent clinical care, producing meaningful research, and educating the medical community. To this end, I am involved in numerous quality initiatives and improvement of patient care through my work as the Associate Chief of Clinical Hematology and Oncology. I am involved in numerous clinical trials, some as Principal Investigator, from phase 1 clinical trials to international cooperative group trials. I am actively engaged in numerous educational activities, from preclinical teaching particularly in my role as the Hem/Onc System Director, to clinical teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows, and community education through outreach at a variety of events. My career and passion as an academic clinical educator has been graciously supported over many years of education and training by the dedication, diligence, mentorship and guidance of many. I am ambitious and passionate about improving the care and outcomes for people who are affected by cancer, through providing excellent patient care, producing meaningful research, and education.