Pre-doctoral training in the Classics, Doctoral in Biological Sciences and Post-doctoral in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and Endocrinology at major Universities in Europe (Italy and Holland) and US (UW, Seattle). Appointed Member of the IADR/Glaxo/Smith/Kline Committee, Award for Innovation in Oral Care Editorial Board of the Revista Mexicana de Odontologia, the Open Dentistry Journal, and Dental Informatics Online Community Omicron Kappa Upsilon (OKU) Dental Fraternity, Sigma Sigma Chapter Elected Member (3rd term) to the UW Faculty Senate US Licensed Medical Interpreter Seattle Art Museum: certified volunteer for art education