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Jacqueline Jones, Ph. D.

Associate Professor, Department Chair
Director of Biomedical Science Graduate Program
210G McCall Hall (MSCX), 304 Research Lab
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-808-6650
jdjones@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 2007, Alabama State University
M.S. 2012, Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí
Ph.D. 2012, Tuskegee University/University of Alabama at Birmingham
Postdoctoral Fellowship 2014, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)

Courses Taught
Genetics & Lab
Molecular Biology & Lab
Clinical Biochemistry

Research Interests

• Cancer Pathology and Genetics
• Bone Immunology
• Tumor Microenvironment

Lab Website:

Sara Hester

Departmental Secretary
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3401
sarahester@troy.edu

Office Responsibilities
Undergraduate programs and majors
Purchasing
Accounts receivable/payable
Adjunct contracts

Timetria Bonds, Ph.D.

Lecturer
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-808-6704
tbonds246497@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 2005. Alabama State University
M.S. 2008. U. South Florida College of Medicine
Ph.D. 2011. U. South Florida College of Medicine

Courses Taught
Anatomy and Physiology Lecture & Lab
Neuroanatomy
Medical Physiology

Christopher A. Boyd, Ph. D.

Associate Department Chair
Associate Professor of Restoration Ecology
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-808-6286
boydc@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 1994. Auburn University
M.S. 1997. Clemson University
Ph.D. 2006. Auburn University

Courses Taught
Principles of Biology
Water Quality and Resources
Sustainable Development
Critical Issues in Environmental Management
Microbiology
Environmental Science

Research Interests

• Alternatives for Coastal Shoreline Protection
• Wetland Environmental Policy
• Soil Conservation and Water Quality
• Sustainable Development

Website:

Media:

Kristina B. Boyd, D.C.

Lecturer
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3401
kbboyd@troy.edu

Education
Doctor of Chiropratic Degree 2006, Logan College of Chiropratic, Chesterfield, Missouri
B.S. Human Biology 2004, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama

Courses Taught
Principles of Biology Lab
Human A&P I and II Lecture & Lab

Career Opportunities In Health Professions

• Neuroanatomy
• Medical Physiology

Ronda F. Carter, MD

Lecturer/Health Professions Advisor
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3403
rcarter225450@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 1995, Duke University
M.D. 2000, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Internship, 2001, SW Georgia Family Practice Residency
Residency, 2003, Baptist Family Medicine Residency Program

Courses Taught
Anatomy and Physiology II
Clinical Pathophysiology I & II
Immunology
Career Opportunities in Medicine and Allied Health
Pathways to Professional School

Alvin Diamond, Ph. D.

Professor/Arboretum Director
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3938
adiamond@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 1984, Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí
M.S. 1987, Auburn University
Ph. D. 2006, Auburn University

Courses Taught
Organismal Biology & Lab
General Ecology & Lab
Population Ecology & Lab
Field Vertebrate Zoology
Entomology

Research Interests

• Distribution and ecology of rare plant species
• Plant and animal interactions
• Floral and faunal surveys

Program Advisor

• General Biology
• Ecology & Field Biology

Michael Donnelly, Ph. D.

Lecturer
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, AL 36082
334-983-6556
mdonnelly@troy.edu

Education
B.S. Biology 2004, University of Maryland
B.A. Psychology 2004, University of Maryland
M.Phil. Genetics 2006, Yale University
Ph.D. Genetics 2021, Yale University

Courses Taught
Principles of Biology and Lab
Principles of Cell Biology
Genetics
Advanced Cell Biology and Lab
Molecular Biology and Lab
Medical Cell Biology

Rebecca A. Frederick, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
rfrederick@troy.edu 

Education:
B.S.E. 2014, Tulane University
M.S. 2014, Tulane University
Ph.D. 2021, The University of Texas at Dallas

Courses Taught
Principles of Cell Biology
Introduction to Engineering

Research Interests

• Neurotechnology development and modulation of the nervous system
• Functional electrical stimulation of muscle and peripheral nerves
• Recording electrical signals in brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves
• Electrochemical properties of implanted microelectrode materials
• Open science, data sharing and data visualization projects

Janet Gaston

Lecturer/Health Professions Advisor
Assistant to the Dean
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí Troy, AL 36082
334-670-5659
jgaston@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 1975, Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí
M.S. 1977, Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí

Courses Taught
Principles of Biology
Organismal Biology
Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II

Program Advisor

• Health Professions
• Biology Education

Amy Grilliot

Lecturer
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-808-6687
agrilliot@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 1999, Auburn University
M.S. 2004, Auburn University

Courses Taught
Principles of Biology & Lab

Alban Guillaumet, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Vertebrate Ecology
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3776
aguillaumet@troy.edu

Education
Ph.D. 2005, University of Montpellier (France)

Courses Taught
Ornithology & Lab
Biogeography
Introduction to Biostatistics
Advanced Biostatistics
Research Methods and Experimental Design
Principles of Biology & Lab
Survey of Environmental Sciences & Lab

Research  Interests

• Historical and ecological mechanisms underlying species diversification, distribution, and abundance.
• Habitat selection and species coexistence in bird communities.
• Patterns and determinants of bird migration.
• Ecology and conservation of rare and threatened species.

Website

Brian Helms, Ph. D.

Associate Professor & EBS Graduate Coordinator
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3932
helmsb@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 1995, North Carolina State University
M.S. 2000, Appalachian State University
Ph.D. 2008, Auburn University

Courses Taught
Organismal Biology & Lab
General Ecology & Lab
Limnology & Lab
Population Ecology & Lab
Ethics
Issues in Aquatic Ecology

Research Interests

• Stream community ecology
• Ecological restoration
• Natural history and conservation of freshwater invertebrates

Website

Kimberly K. Kerr

Lecturer
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Montgomery, AL 36104
334-241-9577
kkerr5601@troy.edu

Education
M.S., Auburn University
B.S., Auburn University

Stephen Landers, Ph. D.

Professor/Eminent Scholar
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3661
slanders@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 1983, Iowa State University
M.S. 1985, North Carolina State University
Ph. D. 1990, North Carolina State University

Courses Taught
Invertebrate Zoology & Lab
Parasitology & Lab
Evolution

Research Interests

• Taxonomy and ecology of marine protozoa
• Taxonomy and ecology of marine meiofauna

Program Advisor
Marine Biology

Website

Molli Newman, Ph. D.

Assistant Professor
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
mnewman201689@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 2005, Columbus State University (Biology)
Ph.D. 2011, Auburn University (Biological Sciences; Minor: Statistics)

Courses Taught
Microbiology & Lab
Microbial Ecology & Lab
Principles of Biology &Lab

Research Interests

• Microbiology of Aquatic and plant/soil systems
• Science Education
• Science Outreach
• Biotechniques

Jonathan Miller

Lecturer
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3596
jmmiller@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 2006, Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí
M.S. 2009, Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí

Courses Taught
Principles of Biology & Lab
Organismal Biology Lab
General Ecology & Lab
Invertebrate Zoology & Lab
Environmental Assessment & Lab

Research Interests

• Freshwater mussels
• Crayfish
• Riverine fish
• Habitat preferences and behavior
• Aquatic biomonitoring
• Water quality

Wayne Morris, Ph. D.

Professor
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3940
mwmorris@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 1985, Delta State University
M.S. 1987, Mississippi State University
Ph. D. 1993, University of Florida

Courses Taught
Principles of Biology & Lab
Organismal Biology & Lab
Principles of Cell Biology & Lab
General Ecology & Lab
Dendrology
Field Botany
Biogeography Field Study
Special Topics:  Ecoregions of the Middle Rockies

Research Interests

• Floristic studies
• Plant systematics
• Rare plant species biology

Dr. Morris CV

Joong-Wook Park, Ph. D.

Associate Professor
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-808-6416
jwpark@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 1997, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
M.S. 1999, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Ph. D. 2004, University of California-Riverside, Riverside, California

Courses Taught
Microbiology & Lab
Microbial Ecology & Lab
Medical Microbiology and Immunology

Research Interests

• Microbial Bioremediation

Program Advisor
Medical Laboratory Sciences

Website

Matthew Parker

Lecturer
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3818
mparker121183@troy.edu

Education
A.S. 2007, Trenholm State Community College (Computer Information Sciences)
B.S. 2015, Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí (Biology)
M.S. 2021, Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí (Environmental and Biological Science)

Courses Taught
Principles of Biology & Lab
Principles of Environmental Science Lab
General Ecology Lab
Organismal Biology & Lab

Chelsea Smith, Ph. D.

Lecturer
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-670-3775
csmith101919@troy.edu

Education
B.S. General Biology 2014, Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí
M.S. Biological and Environmental Science 2017, Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí
Ph. D. Entomology 2023, Auburn University

Courses Taught
Principles of Biology and Lab
Organismal Biology and Lab
Survey of Environmental Science and Lab
Entomology

Research Interests

• Biological Control
• Integrated Pest Management
• Invasive Species

Program Advisor
Environmental Science

Kewei Yu, Ph. D.

Professor
Â鶹ÍøÕ¾Áбí, Troy, AL 36082
334-808-6316
kyu@troy.edu

Education
B.S. 1988, Jilin University, China
M.S. 1991, Institute of Applied Ecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
Ph. D. 2000, Louisiana State University at Baton Rouge

Courses Taught
Principles of Biology & Lab
Survey of Environmental Science & Lab
Environmental Pollution and Control
Pollution Science & Lab
Seminars in Biology and Environmental Sciences

Research Interests

• Global climate change and greenhouse gases
• Wetland biogeochemistry
• Oil spill remediation

Program Advisor

• Undergraduate Environmental Science
• Graduate Program

Website