ABOUT CARRIE
My interest in science as a child became a passion for cancer research as a college student when many members of my family and a young friend were battling cancer. After earning a B.S in Biology, I completed a post baccalaureate internship at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases where I gained practical experience in cancer research. This work inspired me to earn a Ph.D. in Molecular Medicine at The George Washington University, where I gained a true appreciation for the complexities of cancer and a desire to pursue an academic career. A postdoctoral fellowship at the National Cancer Institute studying NF-kB signaling in ovarian cancer stem cells led to my current research program at SDSU, investigating mechanisms of cancer cell resistance to chemotherapy and disease relapse.
Throughout my life I have had some of the best mentors, both personal and professional, helping me develop my passion into a career. I have also been fortunate enough to mentor a diverse group of talented students. I look forward to helping the next generation of scientists develop their passion while making innovative and vital discoveries to combat cancer and improve human health.

Grad student 2009

Assistant professor 2019
EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Ovarian Cancer
Understanding and targeting drug resistant cells to overcome chemoresistance and prevent recurrence
2012-2018
National Cancer Institute, NIH
Postdoctoral Fellow, Women's Malignancies Branch
Cancer Biology
Cancer stem cells and the tumor microenvironment
NF-kB signaling Pathway
Role of NF-kB signaling in supporting breast and ovarian cancer progression
2006-2011
The George Washington University
Institute for Biomedical Sciences
PhD, Molecular Medicine
2001-2004
George Mason University
BS, Biology
2004-2006
National Institute for Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, NIH
Postbaccalaureate Fellow