Dr. Pacelli has been recognized for her contribution to scientific research. She has presented at the American Association for Dental Research (AADR) and the Greater New York Dental Meeting where she was nominated for the Carl E. Mische Award in Implant Research. She is published in Epilepsia at for her research at Yale New Haven Hospital.
She received post-graduate training in all aspects of general dentistry at a General Practice Residency at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. Dr. Pacelli is an active member with the Academy of General Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the Connecticut State Dental Association. Outside of dentistry, she is a licensed Emergency Medical Technician. She enjoys participating in many community theatrical and choral productions.