Dr. Michele Ross became well-known as the first scientist to star on reality television in the world, starring on the #1 hit summer show, Big Brother 11 on CBS, in 2009. Credited under her previous name, Michele Noonan, she lasted 66 days in the Big Brother house and placed an impressive 4th out of 13 houseguests. She used her 15 minutes of fame to support several charitable events supporting cancer patients, including Stand Up to Cancer, Reality Rally, and Hearts of Reality.