I grew up in New Jersey, and I attended Boston University for my undergraduate degree in biology and psychology. I worked as a veterinary assistant in specialty practice in New Jersey prior to attending the University of Pennsylvania for my veterinary degree. I currently have a 5 year old Border Collie mix named Benny. In my free time, I love running, hiking, and exploring new places in D.C.

Education:

Boston University, B.A. Biology and Psychology

University of Pennsylvania, VMD

Publications and Research:

DeWalt, GJ… Mansuri, S… Eldred, WD 2017. Region-specific alterations in astrocyte and microglia morphology following exposure to blasts in the mouse hippocampus. Neurosci Lett. 664; 160-166.