What is your professional background?
I am originally from New York and trained at Albert Einstein for Medical School and came south for my internal medicine residency at Emory in the Primary Care track. I joined the Emory faculty in the Division of General Medicine straight out of residency and have been here ever since.
In what division do you work, and who is your mentor?
I work in the Division of General Medicine and Geriatrics. I don’t have one official mentor per se but rely heavily on my General Medicine colleagues, like Erica Brownfield, Kim Manning, and Stacy Higgins for peer mentorship, as well as faculty outside of my department, like Anne Spaulding in the School of Public Health.
Briefly describe your research. Why is it important?
I focus on Hepatitis C screening, linkage to care and treatment in underserved populations. Hepatitis C is the most common bloodborne infection in the US and kills more Americans than HIV, TB, and the next 58 other infectious diseases combined. And, it’s easily curable! So, it’s a compelling disease to work on. It’s important to offer screening to those unaware of their status and link positive patients to curative therapies, especially in high prevalence populations like Grady’s. We are now talking about Hepatitis C elimination in the near future, which is exciting!
What do you like most about Emory?
The people are what I like most. The people are why I chose to join the Emory faculty and why I’ve stayed for 20 years. My colleagues are smart, energetic, collaborative, and fun to work with.
What is your favorite movie or TV show?
Reality TV is my secret vice. I like everything from rural veterinarian shows to cooking competitions.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to read, cook, run, and hang out with my husband, sons, and our pointer, Hudson.
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