PhD
Professor
Department Head, Molecular and Structural Biochemistry
Director of Research, Integrative Sciences Initiative
N.C. State University
Cancer Cell Biology
Area of Interest
Molecular mechanisms of prostate cancer metastasis, extracellular matrix remodeling and signaling, mechanisms underlying development of castration resistance, regulation of hormone elimination
Awards and Honors
- Alumni Outstanding Research Award, 2025
- Research Leadership Academy Member 2024-2028
- Chair-Elect/Vice Chair, Gordon Research Conference on Proteoglycans 2024-2027
- President, International Society for Hyaluronan Sciences 2020-2023
- Treasurer and President-elect, International Society for Hyaluronan Sciences
- Dean’s Award for Excellence in Graduate Education, 2017
- Willa Cather Professorship, 2016-2021
- Mortar Board People Who Inspire Award, 2013
- McNair Faculty Appreciation Award, 2013
- McNair Program Spotlight Mentor, 2012
- Recognition for Contribution to Students, 2012
- Susan J. Rosowski Professorship, 2011-2016
- Beta Theta Pi Fraternity Outstanding Educator Award, 2009
- Invited Member, International Society for Hyaluronan Sciences, 2006
- University of Nebraska Award for Junior Faculty Excellence in Research, 2006
- National Institutes of Health National Research Service Award, postdoctoral fellowship, 2000-2002
- Department of Biochemistry Travel Award, 1997
- National Institutes of Health National Research Service Award, pre-doctoral fellowship, 1994-1996
- Department of Biochemistry Academic Award, 1992-1994
- B.S. summa cum laude, 1992
