Education

B.S. – Animal and Poultry Science, Virginia Tech (2004)
Ph.D. – Animal Sciences, University of Illinois (2008

Professional interests

Evaluating the effects of selection and microevolutions on genetic variability and disease susceptibility.

Honors

• Agriculture Genome and Public Policy Fellowship (2004-2006)
• Gamma Sigma Delta, Illinois Chapter (2005-current)/li>
• University of Illinois Graduate College Travel Grant Award (Fall 2006)