Nick received both his Bachelor's of Science in Biology and Master's of Science in Neuroscience from The CUNY College of Staten Island. While pursuing his degrees, he conducted research in the fields of neuropharmacology and neurotoxicology and has been published on several scientific works including journal articles and book chapters. Since graduating, Nick moved onto clinical research and managed studies in the fields of hematology/oncology, psychiatry, gastroenterology, wound care, pediatric rheumatology, and pulmonology.