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Ahmed, Shazia,
Ph.D., Laboratory Supervisor
B.S. in Biology, University of
Karachi
M.S. in Biology, University of
Karachi
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Texas
Woman's University
Office: GRB 307
Phone: 940.898.2390
email:
SAhmed@twu.edu
Beck, Brian W., Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
B.S. in Biochemistry, Texas A&M University
Ph.D.
in Biochemistry & Biophysics, Washington State University
Office: GRB 325
Telephone: 940.898.2355
email:
BBeck@twu.edu
Primary
Teaching Area: Computational
Biology, Structural Biology, Bioinformatics
Research
Interests: Research centers around computational analysis of
protein:protein interactions and development of new protein structural analysis tools.
Bergel, Michael, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor
B.Sc. in Biology, The Hebrew
University of Jerusalem
M.Sc.
in Genetics, The Hebrew University
Ph.D. in Cancer Biology,
Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics, The Hebrew
University of Jerusalem
Office: GRB 223
Telephone: 940.898.2471
email:
MBergel@twu.edu
Primary
Teaching Area: Molecular Cell
Biology
Research
Interests: My research is
directed towards identifying novel chromatin-associated targets
for cancer therapy and cancer prevention.
Chai, Weihang, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
B.S. in Microbiology, Shandong
University
M.S. in Organic Chemistry, Chinese
Academy of Sciences
Ph.D. in Microbiology, Cornell
University
Office: GRB 228
Telephone: 940.898.2472
email: WChai@twu.edu
Primary
Teaching Area: Plasmids and
Viruses as Vectors for Recombinant DNA and Immunology
Research
Interests: In the area of cancer
and aging, studying the molecular mechanisms
regulating telomere shortening in
Human cells.
Conrad-Webb, Heather, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor
B.S. in Biology, Ohio State
University
Ph.D. in Genetics, Baylor University
Office: GRB 225
Telephone: 940.898.2449
email: HConradwebb@twu.edu
Primary
Teaching Area: Molecular Cell
Biology Gene Expression, Molecular Cell Biology, Advanced
Molecular Biology and Advanced Genetics
Research
Interests: In all organisms the
synthesis of rRNA is exquisitely regulated with respect to the
physiological state of the cell.
Foreman, Reta "Smiddy",
Laboratory Instructor
B.S. in Biology and Computer
Science, Tarleton State University
M.S.T. in Biology, Science
Teaching, Tarleton State University
Office: ULB 103
Telephone: 940.898.2397
email:
RForeman@twu.edu
Hynds, DiAnna, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor
B.S. in Biology and Math, Hillsdale
College
Ph.D. in Pathobiology, Ohio State
University
Office: GRB 104
Telephone: 940.898.2359
email:
DHynds@twu.edu
Primary
Teaching Area: Neuroanatomy,
Advanced Cell Biology, Systems Neuroscience, Advance Genetics and
Signal Transduction
Research
Interests:
Focused on elucidating the signal transduction
mechanisms the mediate axon growth and guidance in neurons.
Maier, Camelia,
Ph.D., Associate Professor
B.S. in Biology, University of
Bucharest, Romania
M.S. in Biology, University of North
Texas
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology,
University of North Texas
Office: GRB 328
Telephone: 940.898.2358 email:
CMaier@twu.edu
Primary
Teaching Area: Botany, Plant
Biology, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Biology, Plant
Biochemistry and Physiology, Plant Physiology Ecology, Plant
Environmental Biology and Plant Ecophysiology
Research
Interests: Estrogen compounds in
plants
McArthur, Merry,
Ph.D., Professor
B.S. in Biology, University of
Minnesota
M.S. in Cytology and Genetics,
University of Minnesota
Ph.D. in Cell Physiology,
Southern Methodist University
Office: FPH 273, Dallas Center
Telephone: 214-689-6620 email:
MMcarthur@twu.edu
Primary
Teaching Area: Anatomy and Physiology, The Evolving Woman
McIntire, Sarah, Ph.D., Professor/Chair
B.A. in Zoology, Miami University
(Oxford, OH)
M.A. in Genetics,
Miami University (Oxford, OH)
Ph.D. in Microbiology, University of
Cincinnati
Office: GRB 230A
Telephone: 940.898.2352
email:
SMcintire@twu.edu
Primary
Teaching Area: Microbiology and
Advanced Genetics
Research
Interests:
We study the role of plasmid DNA in the biology of
the microorganism, Helicobacter pylori, the causative agent of
ulcers and gastritis.
Mills, Nathaniel C., Ph.D.,
Professor/Radiation Safety Officer
B.S. in Chemistry and Biology,
Western Kentucky University
Ph.D. in Medical Physiology,
Vanderbilt University
Office: GRB 308
Telephone: 940.898.2364
email:
NMills@twu.edu
Primary
Teaching Area: Biology, Molecular
and Cellular Biology: Gene Expressions and Genetics and
Inheritance, Endocrinology, Biology of Aging.
Research
Interests:
My long term focus has been hormonal regulation of
gene expression in male reproductive tissues. While conducting
some of this research over the last 10 years I have placed
increased emphasis on developing and implementing technologies to
permit more sensitive and accurate analysis of gene expression.
Shah, Varsha, Ph.D.,
Visiting Assistant Professor
Office: SCI 231G
Telephone: 940.898.2366
email:
VShah@twu.edu
Primary
Teaching Area:
Uphouse, Lynda, Ph.D.,
Professor/MBRS Program Director
B.A. in Mathematics and Psychology,
Austin College
M.A. in Physiological Psychology and
Behavior Genetics, University of Colorado
Ph.D. in Physiological Psychology
and Behavior Genetics, University of Colorado
Office: GRB 230A
Telephone: 940.898.2356
email:
Primary
Teaching Area: Neurotoxicology,
Biostatistics, Neuroendocrinology, Neuropharmacology, Serotonin
and Interdisciplinary seminar in Neuroscience
Research
Interests:
Our research interest is directed
toward understanding how female gonadal hormones influence
vulnerability for the development of anxiety and depression.
Underbrink, Karen,
Laboratory Coordinator
Office: ULB 110
Telephone: 940.898.2398
email:
KUnderbrink@twu.edu
Waldo, Allen, Ph.D.,
Professor
A.B. in Biology, Stanford University
Ph.D. in Zoophysiology, Washington
State University
Office: SCI 213D
Telephone: 940.898.2562
email:
AWaldo@twu.edu
Primary
Teaching Area: All areas of
Biology, Pathophysiology and Zoology, Anatomy and
Physiology
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