Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Residency: WashU Medicine ASAP graduate with a fellowship in Pain Management, 2020
Current Role: Instructor of Anesthesiology, WashU Medicine
Research: Norepinephrine mediated Inhibition of TRPV1 Activation in Mice
What does a normal day-in-the-life as a physician-scientist look like for you?
On my clinical days, I’m completely dedicated to taking care of my patient’s pain and identify ways to alleviate their suffering—that could be acute pain in the hospital setting or chronic pain in the outpatient world.
When I am non-clinical, I collaborate with scientists in the department to study basic mechanisms of norepinephrine modulation of pain/moods. Primarily, I conduct studies that examine whether existing medications could help treat chemo-induced peripheral neuropathy.
How did the Academic Scholars Advancement Program (ASAP) help you get to where you are today?
ASAP provided me with an excellent training in anesthesiology, pain management, and research in an efficient timeline. The program prides itself in establishing a good balance between clinical care and research, which I’ve carried into my current position.