Recognized for her clinical excellence and research contributions, Michelle is a highly valued senior physician assistant specializing in leukemia care at Mount Sinai Hospital. Michelle's dedication to exceptional patient care and her drive to advance leukemia research have earned her multiple prestigious distinctions, including Honorable Mention for PA of the Year (2023), PA Week Star Award (2024,2022), and Allied Healthcare Professional Award from the MSH Hematology/Oncology Fellowship (2022). Michelle is passionate about expanding the role physician assistants play in research. She has many publications in the works, including her first co-author paper, "Acute myeloid leukemia: current understanding and management," published in JAAPA early this year, demonstrating her clinical expertise, passion for research, and commitment to advancing the leukemia field.