For me, teaching is an amazing process, a chance to reach out to other people and allow them to experience the excitement of scientific inquiry and knowledge. With this opportunity comes responsibility, and I feel it is my responsibility as a teacher to do all I can to present course material in as stimulating and memorable fashion as possible. At the same time, it is my job to give the students the necessary tools to take with them beyond the confines of the classroom and apply to future problems they may encounter.

Classes frequently taught

• Neurobiology of Diseases
  • This course will cover in-depth the biology of important neurological and psychiatric diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, depression, anxiety, autism, and addiction. The course will explore genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms that underlie these disorders. In addition, the course will involve discussion on current and future treatment strategies. This course would be of interest to students who are interested in a health-related career.
• Clinical Rotation
  • Almost all health professional schools require some level of volunteer work in clinical settings, such as hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, assisted living centers, crisis nursery, and rehabilitation centers. Moreover, these highly competitive schools are looking for the applicant to demonstrate critical thinking skills. This course creates an environment to foster both. The student will gain the needed hands-on hours required for their health profession, gaining valuable real-world experience. They will also spend time researching the clinical cases they see, current care techniques, and will also research the current scientific literature associated with the treatment. They will write a short review and present the case to their cohort in a weekly recitation, gaining oral and written communication experience.