Graduate Degree: University of Connecticut - Doctor of Philosophy, Analytical Chemistry

The biochemistry of general health issues, general metabolism & mitochondrial health including life span, health span, food processing and their associated components. How many foods can act as a poison and as a health promoting food. The biochemical mechanisms of epigenetics or how specific proteins turn certain genes on or off for specific reasons during different stages of an organism’s life. Environmental chemistry & chemical toxicity & their mechanisms of action. I’m also an illustrator and fine artist where I love to oil paint, work with pastels, render pencil & ink sketches & drawings of human & animal portraits as well as beautiful & novel scenery. I love to golf, play tennis & volleyball. I love swimming or cross country skiing as a top choice daily exercise and I scuba dive.