I completed my Doctorate of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the School of Pharmacy in Dec. 2014. My thesis focused on the relationship between tissue inflammation enhancing the risk of cancer development. My specific research focus was to understand how Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) enhances the risk of patients developing colorectal cancer (CRC). To complete my thesis I had to develop a strong understanding of Immunology, DNA Damage inducing Mutagenesis and DNA Repair Mechanisms… Show more I completed my Doctorate of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the School of Pharmacy in Dec. 2014. My thesis focused on the relationship between tissue inflammation enhancing the risk of cancer development. My specific research focus was to understand how Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) enhances the risk of patients developing colorectal cancer (CRC). To complete my thesis I had to develop a strong understanding of Immunology, DNA Damage inducing Mutagenesis and DNA Repair Mechanisms, Anatomy and Physiology, Cancer Cell Biology and Development, and Biochemistry. This knowledge base allows me to articulate and teach complex scientific material in both seminar and in lecture. My scientific education developed in a general sense my ability to analysis data, develop and present conclusion based on the results of the data, and develop future action plans to complete projects and goals. Show less