Associate Scientific Investigator, Surgery
Sponsored Research Through MSRP:
Tanner Barnes, (MSRP 2023) "FOXC2 Lymphatic Dysfunction and the Growth and Metastasis of Malignant Melanoma in a Mouse Model" [co-mentor with Dr. Marlys Witte]
Christopher Trapani, (MSRP 2024): "Preclinical Investigation of Manual Lymph Drainage as a Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease"
Advanced Research Distinction Track (RDT):
Christopher Trapani, (RDT Class of 2025): "Preclinical Investigation of Manual Lymph Drainage as a Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease"
NIH Undergraduate Diversity Program:
Sophia Buchanan, 2024; "Manual Lymphatic Drainage in an Alzheimer’s Disease Mouse Model." [co-mentor with Dr. Marlys Witte]
Kamryn Buoy Espinoza, 2025, "Investigating the Role of ANG-2 in Lymphatic Function and Cognitive Behavior" [co-mentor Dr. Marlys Witte]
NIH High School Student Research Program:
Ryan Mayer, Florida Atlantic University High School (Boca Raton, FL), 2024 [co-mentor with Dr. Julie Pilitsis]
Komla Wowui, Basis Tucson North,2024 [co-mentor Dr. Marlys Witte]
Elena Herrera, Tucson High School, 2025 [co-mentor Dr. Marlys Witte]
Tuesday, August 1, 2023