In her current academic position and her past experience as a research scientist in the diagnostic industry, she has acquired extensive college teaching experience and scientific research experience in the biotechnology industry with a flair for use of modern technology. She has been involved in teaching, coordination and design of graduate level courses in Physiology, Pathophysiology, Clinical Microbiology, Biotechnology, Cell/Molecular Biology. Her research activities include studying antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, host-pathogen interactions, and stress resistance in prokaryotes. In addition, her 10+ years’ experience in research in the academia and diagnostics industry supports her interest in bioassay design and development.