PI of a laboratory focused on identifying the genetic causes of peripheral neuropathy and axon and synapse degeneration. Currently holds NIH R01-level funding as well as an Alzheimer's focused NIH administrative supplement. Prior funding from the Muscular Dystrophy Association, NIH, and NSF. Please see NIH reporter for most current federal grant funding. Accomplished teacher-scholar. Awarded Distinguished Early Career Teaching Award for the College of Science, University of Arizona 2021) and the Margaret Briehl and Dennis Ray Five Star Faculty Award for Teaching 2022, university-wide)