As a UNE Professor, I teach students about microbiology, cell biology, immunology, and food safety both in the classroom and in the research lab. One of my favorite parts of this job is that I often introduce students to research for the first time, and then watch them develop into scientists. One of my key goals is to help my students appreciate and embrace the challenges of scientific research. Although my students quickly learn that research requires hard work, skill, and dedication, I hope that everyone leaves my lab believing that science is fun, exciting, and rewarding.
Current Position
Professor, University of New England, School of Biological Sciences (2024-Present)
Associate Professor, University of New England, School of Biological Sciences (2018-2024)
Assistant Professor, University of New England, School of Biological Sciences (2012-2018)
Training & Education
Postdoctoral Fellow – University of Michigan Medical School, Department of Microbiology & Immunology, Ann Arbor, MI (2010-2012)
PhD – Purdue University, Department of Food Sciences, West Lafayette, IN (2004-2010)
MS – Purdue University, Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences, West Lafayette, IN (2002-2004)
BS – Virginia Tech, Department of Biology, Blacksburg, VA (1997-2001)
Courses taught at UNE
Applied Microbiology (BIO 242) –Fall semesters
Microbiology (BIO 232) – Fall & Spring semesters
Bacterial Pathogenesis (BIO 450) – Fall & Spring semesters
Biological Principles of Food Safety (BIO 290) – Spring semesters