Biology Department


 
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Faculty

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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: Bioinformatics & Computational Biology, Structural Biology, 21st Biology, Biology of Aging
 
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.
 

 
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:  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.
 
 

 
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
 

 
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
email: SWestmoreland@twu.edu
 
Primary Teaching Area: All areas of Biology
 
Research Interests: Electron microscopy
 


 

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