[3] During her PhD, Clemons explored the mechanisms by which IgE stimulation leads to calcium influx in mast cells and release of cytokines that result in allergy symptoms.
[5] In 2015, Clemons became an assistant professor of biochemistry in the department of biomedical sciences at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D.
[7] Dr. Clemons worked here for one year before becoming an assistant professor in the department of chemistry and biochemistry at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia.
[11] From 2019-2022, she has been a speaker at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (AMBRCMS) on the topic of “Post Baccalaureate Programs, Tips for Submitting a Successful Application, and Advice on Taking a Gap Year”.
[12] and in 2022 she was invited as the University of Michigan Cellular & Molecular Biology (CMB) program annual retreat keynote speaker.
[15] By investigating the role of UPC2, known to suppress the impact of free radicals, on amylin function, Clemons will uncover how beta-cell death might be prevented.
[14] This work extends to the field of neurodegeneration, as Clemons also hopes to explore how UCP2 could be used to control the functions of amylin in neurons to prevent degeneration.