Trained to understand, treat and provide groundbreaking care to patients with common and unique respiratory disorders and diseases. These include: asthma, cystic fibrosis, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, sleep medicine, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, aerodigestive condition, and many more. Research included:- Investigating social determinants and inequity in the field of cystic fibrosis. - Impact of telemedicine on minorities with cystic fibrosis. Leadership Position: - Team member for Medicine for the Greater Good with a focus educating minority middle school student on making healthy decisions.- Black Men in White Coats

I have the joy and pleasure of being on the front line of protecting and advocating for infants, children, and adolescents!In addition to providing optimal care, I am passionate about advocacy, community progression and building, and diversifying the face of medicine.Leadership Positions: - Board members of the UNLV School of Medicine Diversity and Inclusion Board- Resident Advisor to UNLV School of Medicine SNMA - Advisor to UNLV Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students

Explore methods for community engagement while exploring the social mission of medicine and social power structures. Participants in this program will also gain skills in community organizing and preparation for a career as a physician-advocate. Throughout the course, participants will develop an project focused on a proposed piece of legislation in order to apply the skills they are learning. Committed time for reflection will allow participants to develop a deep understanding of how they will engage with their community as a physician and what advocacy means to them.

Investigated the association of IL-18 expression in chronic and acute critical ill patients. Critical Illness (CCI) is a syndrome observed in patients who survive an acute catastrophic illness or surgical procedure and that require prolonged life-sustaining interventions by medical and nursing staff. The outcomes of CCI patients are characteristics for prolonged life support. The pathophysiological mechanisms may include an up-regulation of “inflammasomes,” which are intracellular macromolecular complexes serving as mediators to the activation of proinflammatory caspase-1, which in turn cleaves potent cytokines such as IL-18. However, there are limited studies investigating cytokine changes between chronic and acute critical ill patients.

Investigated the molecular-genetic correlates of fatigue experienced by cancer patients receiving treatment under the direction of Dr. Leorey Saligan, Ph.D, Chief of Symptom Biology at NINR.

The NIH Academy offers trainees the opportunity to learn about health disparities, enhance their knowledge of gaps in health outcomes, and investigate what is being done to address health disparity issues.Personal Focus: mental health, biopsychosocial determinants of underrepresented communities and the pediatric and adolescent community, reduce poverty, and complementary therapies.

Investigated the psychosocial experiences of cardiac patients enrolled or completed cardiac rehabilitation program. Observed complementary and alternative modalities for cancer and patients with rare conditions. Under the direction of Dr. Ann Berger, NIH Chief of Pain and Palliative Care

Studied the expression of various biomarker and neuropathology/NeuroAIDS in HIV patients and SIV subjects. Under the direction of Dr. Woong-Ki Kim, Ph.D.

Completed the ScribeAmerica medical scribe program. Provided scribe services to Emergency Medicine physicians.

Conducted international medicinal chemistry research in Njoro, Kenya. Isolated and characterized antimicrobial compounds in a medicinal plant, Zizphus mucronata Rhamnacea.

The SMDEP program offers students a variety of academic and career experiences that will support their dental and medical school career preparation.