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Michael VanNieuwenhze, PhD

Chair, Department of Biology University Distinguished Professor Floyd Davidson Endowed Memorial Chair

Michael VanNieuwenhze, PhD

Chair, Department of Biology University Distinguished Professor Floyd Davidson Endowed Memorial Chair

M_VanNieuwenhze@baylor.edu
Tamarah Adair, PhD

Director of Course-Based Undergraduate Research in Biology Director of Undergraduate Research, Office of Engaged Learning Teaching Professor of Biology

Tamarah Adair, PhD

Director of Course-Based Undergraduate Research in Biology Director of Undergraduate Research, Office of Engaged Learning Teaching Professor of Biology

Tamarah_Adair@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2129
Heather Bennett, PhD

Lecturer in Biology Introductory Biology Educator

Heather Bennett, PhD

Lecturer in Biology Introductory Biology Educator

Heather_Bennett@baylor.edu
Tamar Carter, PhD

Associate Professor of Biology Tropical Disease Biologist

Tamar Carter, PhD

Associate Professor of Biology Tropical Disease Biologist

Tamar_Carter@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2081
Dana Dean, PhD

Undergraduate Program Director Senior Lecturer in Biology Immunology and Vertebrate Histology Educator

Dana Dean, PhD

Undergraduate Program Director Senior Lecturer in Biology Immunology and Vertebrate Histology Educator

Dana_Dean@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2579
Robert Doyle, PhD

Professor of Biology Wetland Ecologist

Robert Doyle, PhD

Professor of Biology Wetland Ecologist

Robert_Doyle@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2922
Song Feng, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Biology Computational and Systems Biologist

Song Feng, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Biology Computational and Systems Biologist

Song_Feng@baylor.edu
Maria Teresa Fernandez-Luna, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Biology Biochemist and Biology Educator

Maria Teresa Fernandez-Luna, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Biology Biochemist and Biology Educator

Maria_Fernandez-Luna@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2622
Mariana Giassetti, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biology Reproductive Biologist and Veterinarian

Mariana Giassetti, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biology Reproductive Biologist and Veterinarian

Mariana_Giassetti@baylor.edu
Karine Gil, PhD

Lecturer in Biology Avian Ecologist and Conservation Researcher

Karine Gil, PhD

Lecturer in Biology Avian Ecologist and Conservation Researcher

Karine_Gil@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2127
K. Leigh Greathouse, PhD

Associate Professor of Nutrition Sciences Affiliate Professor of Biology

K. Leigh Greathouse, PhD

Associate Professor of Nutrition Sciences Affiliate Professor of Biology

Leigh_Greathouse@baylor.edu
(254) 710-7619
Marty Harvill, PhD

Teaching Professor of Biology Zoologist and Science Educator

Marty Harvill, PhD

Teaching Professor of Biology Zoologist and Science Educator

Marty_Harvill@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2598
Christopher Michel Kearney, PhD

Associate Professor of Biology Molecular Geneticist and Antimicrobial Researcher

Christopher Michel Kearney, PhD

Associate Professor of Biology Molecular Geneticist and Antimicrobial Researcher

Chris_Kearney@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2131
Bessie Kebaara, PhD

Associate Professor of Biology Microbiologist and RNA Biology Researcher

Bessie Kebaara, PhD

Associate Professor of Biology Microbiologist and RNA Biology Researcher

Bessie_Kebaara@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2136
Jonathan Kelber, PhD

Associate Professor of Biology Cancer Biologist and Tissue Regeneration Researcher

Jonathan Kelber, PhD

Associate Professor of Biology Cancer Biologist and Tissue Regeneration Researcher

Jonathan_Kelber@baylor.edu
Jon Lawson, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Biology Molecular Microbiologist and Undergraduate Research Mentor

Jon Lawson, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Biology Molecular Microbiologist and Undergraduate Research Mentor

Jonathan_Lawson@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2080
Myeongwoo Lee, PhD

Associate Chair Associate Professor of Biology Cell and Developmental Biologist

Myeongwoo Lee, PhD

Associate Chair Associate Professor of Biology Cell and Developmental Biologist

Myeongwoo_Lee@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2135
Chris Lopez, PhD

Lecturer in Biology Cell and Molecular Biologist

Chris Lopez, PhD

Lecturer in Biology Cell and Molecular Biologist

Christopher_Lopez@baylor.edu
Tatyana Martynova, PhD

Teaching Post-Doctoral Fellow Mosquito Molecular Biologist and Biology Educator

Tatyana Martynova, PhD

Teaching Post-Doctoral Fellow Mosquito Molecular Biologist and Biology Educator

tatyana_martynova1@baylor.edu
Katelyn McKindles, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biology Aquatic Microbial Ecologist

Katelyn McKindles, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biology Aquatic Microbial Ecologist

Katelyn_McKindles@baylor.edu
Josh McLoud, PhD

Lecturer in Biology Aerobiologist and Fungal Biology Researcher

Josh McLoud, PhD

Lecturer in Biology Aerobiologist and Fungal Biology Researcher

Josh_McLoud@baylor.edu
Jonathan Miles, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Biology Genetics and Molecular Biology Educator

Jonathan Miles, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Biology Genetics and Molecular Biology Educator

Jonathan_Miles@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2341
Jeremiah "Jake" Minich, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biology Microbiome and Childhood Nutrition Researcher

Jeremiah "Jake" Minich, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biology Microbiome and Childhood Nutrition Researcher

Jake_Minich@baylor.edu
Marcie Moehnke, PhD

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Sciences Teaching Professor of Biology Genetics and Medical Genetics Educator

Marcie Moehnke, PhD

Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies, Sciences Teaching Professor of Biology Genetics and Medical Genetics Educator

Marcie_Moehnke@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2134
Abigail Orr, PhD

Lecturer in Biology

Abigail Orr, PhD

Lecturer in Biology

Abigail_Orr@baylor.edu
Alex Paine, PhD

Lecturer in Biology Biology Education Researcher

Alex Paine, PhD

Lecturer in Biology Biology Education Researcher

alex_paine@baylor.edu
Mojgan Parizi-Robinson, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Biology Anatomy and Physiology Educator

Mojgan Parizi-Robinson, PhD

Senior Lecturer in Biology Anatomy and Physiology Educator

Mojgan_Parizi@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2569
Jason Pitts, PhD

Director of the Biology of Global Health 4+1 Program Associate Professor

Jason Pitts, PhD

Director of the Biology of Global Health 4+1 Program Associate Professor

Jason_Pitts@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2091
Joshua Raji, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biology Mosquito Neurobiologist and Vector Behavior Researcher

Joshua Raji, PhD

Assistant Professor of Biology Mosquito Neurobiologist and Vector Behavior Researcher

Joshua_Raji@baylor.edu
Thad Scott, PhD

Director, Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research (CRASR) Professor

Thad Scott, PhD

Director, Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research (CRASR) Professor

Thad_Scott@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2147
Cheolho Sim, PhD

Professor of Biology Vector Biologist and Functional Genomics Researcher

Cheolho Sim, PhD

Professor of Biology Vector Biologist and Functional Genomics Researcher

Cheolho_Sim@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2087
Dwayne Simmons, PhD

Cornelia Marschall Smith Endowed Professor Senior Director of STEM Initiatives

Dwayne Simmons, PhD

Cornelia Marschall Smith Endowed Professor Senior Director of STEM Initiatives

Dwayne_Simmons@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2988
James Tandy, MD

Clinical Professor Physician and Human Physiology Educator

James Tandy, MD

Clinical Professor Physician and Human Physiology Educator

James_Tandy@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2393
Joseph Taube, PhD

Graduate Program Director Associate Professor of Biology Cancer Biologist and Epigenetics Researcher

Joseph Taube, PhD

Graduate Program Director Associate Professor of Biology Cancer Biologist and Epigenetics Researcher

Joseph_Taube@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2097
Mark Taylor, PhD

Associate Professor of Biology Human Anatomy and Physiology Educator

Mark Taylor, PhD

Associate Professor of Biology Human Anatomy and Physiology Educator

Mark_Taylor@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2123
Aaron Wright, PhD

Schofield Endowed Chair in Biomedical Science Professor

Aaron Wright, PhD

Schofield Endowed Chair in Biomedical Science Professor

A_Wright@baylor.edu
(254) 710-2108

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