Faculty

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
sahmed@twu.edu

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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
Personal Website: http://myweb.twu.edu/~bbeck
bbeck@twu.edu

Primary Teaching Area: Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, Structural Biology, 21^st Biology, Biology of Aging

Research Interests: Research centers around computational analysis of protein:protein interactions and development of new protein structural analysis tools.

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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
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.

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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
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.

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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
rforeman@twu.edu

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Hanson, Laura,  Ph.D., Assistant Professor
B.S. Microbiology and Biology, University of Washington
Ph.D. in Immunology, Cornell University
Office: GRB 228
Telephone: 940.898.2472
lhanson@twu.edu

Primary Teaching Area: Immunology, Virology

Research Interests: My interest is in how viruses interact with their host.

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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
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.

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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
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 

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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
mmcarthur@twu.edu

Primary Teaching Area: Anatomy and Physiology, The Evolving Woman 

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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
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.

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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
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.

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Shah, Varsha, Ph.D., Visiting Assistant Professor
Office: SCI 231G
Telephone: 940.898.2366
vshah@twu.edu

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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
luphouse@twu.edu

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.

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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
awaldo@twu.edu

Primary Teaching Area: All areas of Biology, Pathophysiology and Zoology, Anatomy and Physiology

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Westmoreland, Sandra L., Ph.D., Assistant Professor
B.S. in Biology, University of Houston
M.S. in Biology, University of Texas at Arlington
Ph.D. in Quantitative Biology, University of Texas at Arlington
Office: SCI 213R
Telephone: 940.898.2560
swestmoreland@twu.edu

Primary Teaching Area: All areas of Biology

Research Interests: Electron microscopy