Research Interests

Neuromodulation; opiate receptors; intercellular communication among unicellular organisms

Awards

• Faculty Excellence Award for Teaching, College of Chemical and Life Sciences, 2006
• William E. Kirwan Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Education, University of Maryland, College Park, 2005
• Outstanding Faculty Advisor, Kappa Delta, Pan Hellenic Association, 1997 & 2003
• Office of Multicultural Education Advisor/Mentor of the year Award, 2000
• Outstanding Faculty Advisor, Maryland Panhellenic Association, 1997
• Pan Hellenic Teacher of the Year Award; 1994
• Outstanding Academic Advisor, Division of Agriculture & Life Sciences; 1984
• Division of Agriculture & Life Sciences Faculty Excellence Award, Advising and Teaching; 1983
• Student Government Association Excellence in Teaching Award, 1976

Education

B.S. Biology, Boston College, 1969
Ph.D., Florida State University, 1973