My fields of interests are Myo/Nog cells, ophthalmology, development, nanocarriers and myogenesis. I have worked with Dr. Mindy Weinstein for over thirty years and we discovered and characterized Myo/Nog cells. They are critical for proper development and are present in adult tissues where they can be protective or, in some cases, detrimental. I graduated from Cabrini University with a BS in Biology and a MS in Organizational Leadership. I have worked at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine for more than 28 years; my current title is Lab Coordinator V and Director of the Bio-Imaging facility. I previously worked at Genisphere where I tested the targeted delivery of nanocarriers. I have been a member of the following organizations: ARVO, ISER and AAA.