EDUCATION: B.A., Chemistry, Wm Patterson; M.S., Environmental Science, Rutgers Univ.; Ph.D., Graduate School, Rutgers (Dr. K.) - chemistry, environmental science, cell culture, ultra trace element nutrition

WORK: Asst. Prof., Dept. of Biological and Environmental Sciences, Cal. University of Pitt.; research assoc.,Univ. Cal, San Diego, Georgetown Univ.; Asst.Reseach Assoc., Rutgers Univ.; research, ovarian cancer (esp. chemotheraphy), pre-grad. sch. pharmaceutical sales rep.

AVOCATION: dogs who believe they are human, critters

OFFBEAT HABITS (might be the most meaningful for our circumstances): Canine couturier. Our dogs run the household. Can't help it - they're cute and they know it.