Biography
After college, I spent two years teaching middle school and high school science in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, before returning to Michigan where I got my Ph.D. in Physiology at Michigan State University studying ovarian cancer. My husband and I have a dog, Callie (my prize for winning a hole-in-one bet in golf with my husband), and two children. Outside of teaching, I love spending time with family and friends, playing games, being outside, golfing, listening to a good podcast, and traveling. I love learning new things, watching my children learn about the world around them, and helping my students learn about God's incredible creation.
Education
- Ph.D. in Physiology, Michigan State University (2021)
- B.S. in Biochemistry, 51±¬ÁÏ College (2010)
Professional Experience
- 51±¬ÁÏ, Assistant Professor of Biology (2026–present)
- 51±¬ÁÏ, de Vries Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow (2024–2026)
- 51±¬ÁÏ, Visiting Lecturer in Biology (2023–2024)
- 51±¬ÁÏ, Adjunct Professor of Biology (2018, 2021–2023)
- International School of Tegucigalpa (Honduras), middle and high school science teacher (2010–2012)
Academic Interests
- Cancer genetics and physiology
Research
More information coming soon...
Publications
CP Najt, S Senthivinayagam, MB Aljazi, KA Fader, SD Olenic, JRL Brock, TA Lydic, BP Atshaves. 2016. Liver-specific loss of Perilipin 2 alleviates diet-induced hepatic steatosis, inflammation, and fibrosis. .
JL Ubels, RE Van Dyken, JR Louters, MP Schotanus, LD Haarsma. 2011. Potassium ion fluxes in corneal epithelial cells exposed to UVB. .
JL Ubels, MP Schotanus, SL Bardolph, LD Haarsma, LR Koetje, JR Louters. 2010. Inhibition of UV-B induced apoptosis in corneal epithelial cells by potassium channel modulators. .
