Alumni

Former Graduate Students

2020 - 2002

Heather Fulkerson, Ph.D. (2020)
Dr. Fulkerson is a medical writer at Technical Resources International, Bethesda, MD.
Mentor: Andrew D. Yurochko

Samantha K. Murphy, Ph.D. (2020)
Dr. Murphy is an instructor at Carrington College and a teacher at Crowley High School, Mesquite, TX.
Mentor: Michelle M. Arnold

Sadie M. Rice, Ph.D. (2020)
Dr. Rice is a medical writer at Technical Resources International, Bethesda, MD.
Mentor: Jason M. Bodily

Christopher C. Nguyen, Ph.D. (2019)
Dr. Nguyen is a Co-op, Molecular Engineering Baculovirus System, Voyager Therapeutics, Cambridge, MA.
Mentor: Jeremy Kamil

Lucile G.M. Guion, Ph.D. (2019)
Dr. Guion is a medical writer at Arbor Scientia, Carlsbad, CA.
Mentor: Martin J. Sapp

Patrick S. Gellings, Ph.D. (2019)
Dr. Gellings is a postdoctoral fellow at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA.
Mentor: David J. McGee

Matthew L. Scott, Ph.D. (2019)
Dr. Scott is a postdoctoral fellow at LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport, LA.
Mentor: Jason M. Bodily

J. Tod Guidry, Ph.D. (2018)
Dr. Guidry is a policy fellow at the American Association for Cancer Research, Washington, DC.
Mentor: Rona S. Scott 

Aimee Vozenilek, Ph.D. (2018)
Dr. Vozenilek is a postdoctoral fellow the Food and Drug Administration, Washington, DC.
Mentor: Matthew D. Woolard

Brittany Woodby, Ph.D. (2018)
Dr. Woodby is a medical writer for Nucleus Global and MediTech Media. 
Mentor: Jason M. Bodily

Stephen J. Cieply, Ph.D. (2017)
Dr. Cieply is Director of Analytics at Hyperion, LLC, Naples, FL.
Mentor: Andrew D. Yurochko 

William K. Songock, Ph.D. (2017)
Dr. Songock is an Instructor at Kenyatta University School of Medicine, Nairobi, Kenya.
Mentor: Jason M. Bodily

Stephen E. DiGiuseppe, Ph.D. (2017)
Dr. DiGiuseppe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Monroe, LA.
Mentor: Martin J. Sapp

Christine E. Birdwell, Ph.D. (2016)
Dr. Birdwell is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.
Mentor: Rona S. Scott

Donna K. Collins-McMillen, Ph.D. (2016)
Dr. Collins-McMillen is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Immunobiology at the University of Arizona, Tuscon, AZ.
Mentor: Andrew D. Yurochko

Samantha S. Dykes, Ph.D. (2016)
Dr. Dykes is a Scientist at GenCure, a subsidiary of BioBridge Global, San Antonio, TX.
Mentor: James A. Cardelli, Rona S. Scott

Aaron R. Navratil, Ph.D. (2015)
Dr. Navratil is now a Scientist in the Department of Biology at Theravance Biopharma in South San Francisco, CA.
Mentor: Matthew D. Woolard

Alana L. Gray, Ph.D. (2015)
Dr. Gray Co-Founder and President - Segue Science Management LLC, Shreveport, LA.
Mentor: James A. Cardelli

Ashley M. Brummett, Ph.D. (2015)
Dr. Brummett is a Staff Scientist at the North Louisiana Criminalistics Laboratory, Shreveport, LA.
Mentor: Matthew D. Woolard

Emily V. Stevenson, Ph.D. (2014)
Dr. Stevenson is Medical Science Liason at Genzyme Corporation, Houston, TX.
Mentor: Andrew D. Yurochko

Nicholas E. Martinez, Ph.D. (2014), MBA (2016)
Dr. Martinez is Associate Director of Commercial Analytics at UCB Pharma in Atlanta, GA. 
Mentor: Ikuo Tsunoda

Kathleen F. Richards, Ph.D. (2014)
Dr. Richards is a Medical Writer at Critical Thinking, part of the Nucleus Global Group, Hamilton, NJ.
Mentor: Martin Sapp

David T. Coleman, Ph.D. (2013)
Dr. Coleman is Co-Founder and President - Segue Science Labs LLC, Shreveport, LA.
Mentor: Dr. James A. Cardelli

Robert A. Charvat , Ph.D.. (2012)
Dr. Charvat is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Findlay, Findlay, OH. 
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Elizabeth T. Schoenfeld, Ph.D. (2012)
Dr. Schoenfeld is an Instructor in the Math and Natural Sciences Division at Nashville State Community College, Nashville, TN.
Mentor: Dr. David J. McGee

Krista D. Queen , Ph.D. (2012)
Dr. Queen is a Staff Scientist in the Gastrointestinal and Respiratory Virus Laboratory Branch at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA.
Mentor: Dr. Rona S. Scott

Sarah M. Valencia, Ph.D. (2012)
Dr. Valencia is a Research Associate at Leidos Biomedical Research, Frederick, MD.
Mentor: Dr. Lindsey M. Hutt-Fletcher

Maciej T. Nogalski, Ph.D. (2012)
Dr. Nogalski is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Princeton University, Princeton, NJ. 
Mentor: Dr. Andrew D. Yurochko

Shannon M. Kahan, Ph.D. (2012)
Dr. Kahan is an Instructor in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Alabama Birmingham in Birmingham AL.
Mentor:  Dr. Stephanie M. Karst

Mindy L. Gore, Ph.D. (2011)
Dr. Gore is a Clinical Project Manager, Imperial College London, UK.
Mentor: Dr. Lindsey M. Hutt-Fletcher

Carrie B. Coleman, Ph.D. (2011)
Dr. Coleman is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL. 
Mentor: Dr. Scott A. Tibbetts

Michael S. Nealy, Ph.D. (2011)
Dr. Nealy is a Public Health Analyst, Office of Biodefense Research, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD.
Mentor: Dr. Scott A. Tibbetts 

Roxanne Liles, Ph.D. (2010) 
Dr. Liles is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA.
Mentor: Dr. Daniel W. Shelver

Allison M. Repic, Ph.D. (2009)
Dr. Repic is a Research Associate at Covance Pharmaceuticals, Madison, WI.
Mentor: Dr. John W. Sixbey 

Joshua J. Steffan, Ph.D. (2009)
Dr. Steffan is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND. 
Mentor: Dr. James A. Cardelli

Mulu Z. Tesfay, Ph.D. (2009)
Dr. Tesfay is a Scientist at Imanis Life Sciences in Rochester, MN. 
Mentor: Dr. William B. Klimstra 

Christina L. Gardner, Ph.D. (2009)
Dr. Gardner is a staff scientist at the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), Ft. Detrick, Frederick, MD.
Mentor: Dr. Katherine D. Ryman

Crystal W. Burke, Ph.D. (2009)
Dr. Burke is a staff scientist at the United States Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), Ft. Detrick, Frederick, MD.
Mentor: Dr. William B. Klimstra

Jonathan E. Breitenbach, Ph.D. (2008)
Dr. Breitenbach is a staff scientist at the Arthropod-Borne Animal Diseases Research Unit, USDA Research Station, Manhattan, KS. 
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Jared L. Snider, Ph.D. (2008)
Dr. Snider is Creative Marketing Manager at ArcherDx, Inc., Boulder, CO.
Mentor: Dr. James A. Cardelli

Gretchen L. Bentz, Ph.D. (2007)
Dr. Bentz is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Basic Medical Sciences at Mercer University School of Medicine, Macon, GA.
Mentor: Dr. Andrew D. Yurochko

Naveen Rajasagi, Ph.D. (2007)
Dr. Rajasagi is a Research Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee Vet School, Knoxville, TN.
Mentor: Dr. Stephen R. Jennings

Sadik Kassim, Ph.D. (2007)
Dr. Kassim is Vice President (Cell and Gene Therapy) Mustang Bio, Waltham, MA
Mentor: Dr. Stephen R. Jennings

Rohit Gupta, M.D., Ph.D. (2007)
Dr. Gupta is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Tacoma, WA.
Mentor: Dr. Kenneth M. Peterson

Michael L. Grantham, Ph.D. (2006)
Dr. Grantham is an Assistant Professor at Department of Biology at Missouri Western State University, St. Joseph, MO.
Mentor: Dr. Martin I. Muggeridge

Aaron J. Martin, Ph.D. (2006)
Dr. Martin is a T Cell Scientist at Precision Biosciences, Durham, NC.
Mentor: Dr. Robert P. Chervenak

Mingyu Ding, Ph.D. (2006)
Deceased
"Biology of Co-Infection with Standard and Defective Epstein-Barr Virus Genomes” 
Mentor: Dr. John W. Sixbey 

Ian B. DeMeritt, Ph.D. (2005) 
Dr. DeMeritt is Medical Director at Palio+Ignite Communications in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Mentor: Dr. Andrew D. Yurochko

Pradeep K. Selvaraj, M.D., Ph.D. (2005)
Dr. Selvaraj is an Internist at FMCH Catchings Clinic, Woodville, MS 
Mentor: Dr. Kenneth M. Peterson

M. Shane Smith, Ph.D. (2005) 
Dr. Smith is a Technical Specialist in the Biotechnology group at Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox, P.L.L.C. in Washington, DC.
Mentor: Dr. Andrew D. Yurochko

Liguo Wu, Ph.D. (2005) 
Dr. Wu is a Postdoctoral Fellow of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics and Tumor Virology at Harvard Medical School in Southborough, MA. 
Mentor: Dr. Lindsey M. Hutt-Fletcher

Jason M. Gee, Ph.D. (2004) 
Dr. Gee is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at East Carolina School of Medicine in Greenville, NC. 
Mentor: Dr. R. Martin Roop

Cary A. Moody, Ph.D. (2004) 
Dr. Moody is an Associate Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC.
Mentor: Dr. John W. Sixbey

Randy A. Albrecht, Ph.D. (2003)
Dr. Albrecht is an Associate Professor of Microbiology & Immunology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY. 
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Hillary H. Norris, Ph.D. (2003) 
Dr. Norris is a Senior Field Medical Scientist for Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Durham, NC.
Mentor: Dr. Robert P. Chervenak

Arthur R. Frampton, Ph.D. (2002) 
Dr. Frampton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and Marine Biology at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, NC.
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Former Graduate Students

2002 - 1980

Bryan H. Bellaire, Ph.D. (2001) 
Dr. Bellaire is an Associate Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Preventative Medicine at Iowa State University in Ames, IA.
Mentor: Dr. R. Martin Roop

Kevin W. Chang, Ph.D. (2001) 
Dr. Chang is a Senior Licensing and Patenting Manager at the Office of Technology Transfer, National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. 
Mentor: Dr. James L. Gombold

Wilbert A. Derbigny, Ph.D. (2001) 
Dr. Derbigny is an Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN. 
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Edward N. Harris, Ph.D. (2001) 
Dr. Harris is an Associate Professor in the Biochemistry Department at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE. 
Mentor: Dr. James A. Cardelli

Kimberly Shannon Bowles, Ph.D. (2001) 
Dr. Bowles is a Research Engineering Scientist at the University of Texas, Arlington, TX.
Mentor: Dr. Stephen R. Jennings

Hanne Andersen, Ph.D. (2000) 
Dr. Andersen is a Staff Scientist at BIOQUAL, Inc. in Rockville, MD. 
Mentor: Dr. Stephen R. Jennings

Megan S. Austin, Ph.D. (2000) 
Dr. Austin is a Research Scientist at Reliagene in Metairie, LA. 
Mentor: Dr. Kenneth M. Peterson

Daniel D. Norton, Ph.D. (2000) 
Dr. Norton is General Manager, Vice President Laboratory Operations, Director Experimental Toxicology, Study Director Toxicology, Calvert Labs, Scott Township, PA. 
Mentor: Dr. Martin I. Muggeridge

Gregory T. Robertson, Ph.D. (2000) 
Dr. Robertson is an Assitant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO. 
Mentor: Dr. R. Martin Roop

Adam C. Rupper, Ph.D. (2000) 
Dr. Rupper is an Adjunct Faculty member in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 
Mentor: Dr. James A. Cardelli

Kimberly A. Buczynski (Garko), Ph.D. (1999) 
Dr. Buczynski is Associate Director, RTP QC Chemistry in Research Triangle Park, NC. 
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Robert W. Phillips, Ph.D. (1999) 
Dr. Phillips is a Microbiologist at the Food Safety Inspection Service at the United States Department of Agriculture in Athens, GA. 
Mentor: Dr. R. Martin Roop

David J. Seastone, D.O., Ph.D. (1999) 
Dr. Seastone is a Professor of Biochemistry, International University of the Health Sciences, Erie, PA. 
Mentor: Dr. James A. Cardelli

Kristen L. Biber, Ph.D. (1998) 
Dr. Biber is a Senior Manager of Preclinical Studies at Allergan, Medford, MA. 
Mentor: Dr. R. Michael Wolcott

Dawn E. Bowles, Ph.D. (1998) 
Dr. Bowles is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. 
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Karl J. Franek, Ph.D. (1998) 
Dr. Franek owns and directs the Bio-Scriptorium Professional Scientific Writing and Editing company located in Piedmont, SC. 
Mentor: Dr. Robert P. Chervenak

Lonnie P. Lybarger, Ph.D. (1998) 
Dr. Lybarger is an Associate Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ. 
Mentor: Dr. Robert P. Chervenak

James M. McNally, Ph.D. (1998) 
Dr. McNally is a Scientist II at Genzyme Corporation in Framingham, MA. 
Mentor: Dr. Stephen R. Jennings

Kim M. Moscatello, Ph.D. (1998) 
Dr. Moscatello is a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. 
Mentor: Dr. R. Michael Wolcott

Todd B. Casanova, Ph.D. (1997) 
Dr. Casanova is Coordinator of Undergraduate Laboratories in the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL. 
Mentor: Dr. Kenneth M. Peterson

Ming Chen, Ph.D. (1997) 
Dr. Chen is a Database Administrator at Merck Company in Martinsville, NJ. 
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Clarence F. "Chip" Colle, Ph.D. (1995) 
Dr. Colle is Professor of Microbiology and Associate Dean of Preclinical Academic Affairs and Basic Medical Sciences at Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN. 
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

V. Roger Holden, M.D., Ph.D. (1995) 
Dr. Holden is a Hematologist at St. John's Cancer and Hematology, Springfield, MO. 
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Eileen M. Hughes, Ph.D. (1995) 
Dr. Hughes is at the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL. 
Mentor: Dr. Harry E. Gilleland

Michael E. Kovach, Ph.D. (1995) 
Dr. Kovach is Chairman and Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and Geology at Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, OH. 
Mentor: Dr. Kenneth M. Peterson

Teresa Ruscetti, Ph.D. (1995) 
Dr. Ruscetti is a Lecturer in the Biology Department and Public Health Program at Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, CA. 
Mentor: Dr. James A. Cardelli

Rachel S. Soloff, Ph.D. (1995) 
Dr. Soloff is Director, Kyowa Kirin Pharmaceutical, Inc., La Jolla, CA. 
Mentor: Dr. Robert P. Chervenak

Keith D. Everiss, Ph.D. (1994) 
Dr. Everiss is a Research Scientist at U.S. Biochemicals in Cleveland, OH. 
Mentor: Dr. Kenneth M. Peterson

Michael D. Gautreaux, Ph.D. (1994) 
Dr. Gautreaux is Professor and Director, HLA/Immunogenetics and Immunodiagnostics Laboratories at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, NC. 
Mentor: Dr. Rodney D. Berg

Keith J. Hughes, Ph.D. (1994) 
Dr. Hughes is an Associate Professor at The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Cincinatti, OH. 
Mentor: Dr. Kenneth M. Peterson

C. Thomas Nugent, IV, Ph.D. (1994) 
Dr. Nugent is Director or R&D at Banyan Biomarkers, Inc., San Diego, CA. 
Mentor: Dr. Stephen R. Jennings

Catherine B. Bigger, Ph.D. (1993) 
Dr. Bigger is a scientist working for the Tauri Group, Supporting Joint Product Manager, Biodefense Therapeutics (JPdM-BDTx) Medical Countermeasures Systems Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND), Frederick, MD.
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Patrick M. Smith, Ph.D. (1993) 
Dr. Smith was an Instructor of Microbiology & Immunology at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA. 
Mentor: Dr. Stephen R. Jennings
Deceased

Richard H. Smith, Ph.D. (1993) 
Dr. Smith is a Institute Scientist of National Institute of Heart, Lung & Blood at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. 
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

John D. Schatzle, Ph.D. (1992) 
Dr. Schatzle is Director of Scientific Operations at Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute-Florida in Port Saint Lucie, Florida
Mentor: Dr. James A. Cardelli

Teanna M. Staggs, Ph.D. (1992) 
Dr. Staggs is Chairman of Biological Sciences at San Antonio College in San Antonio, TX. 
Mentor: Dr. Robert D. Perry

John M. Bush, Ph.D. (1991) 
Dr. Bush is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in Little Rock, AR. 
Mentor: Dr. James A. Cardelli

Ronald N. Harty, Ph.D. (1991) 
Dr. Harty is Associate Professor of Pathobiology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. 
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Michael L. Pendrak, Ph.D. (1991) 
Dr. Pendrak is a Staff Scientist at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD.
Mentor: Dr. Robert D. Perry

Boonyos Raensakulrach, Ph.D. (1991) 
Dr. Raensakulrach is a faculty member in Thailand
Mentor: Dr. John Staczek

Jan M. Richardson, Ph.D. (1991) 
Dr. Richardson is a teacher and administrator at a Montessori School in Ridgeland, MS.
Mentor: Dr. James A. Cardelli

Glennda Smithson, Ph.D. (1991) 
Dr. Smithson is a Research Scientist at International Discovery in Bradford, CT.
Mentor: Dr. Robert P. Chervenak

C. Clay Flowers, Ph.D. (1989) 
Dr. Flowers is Director of Operations, IVONEK, Vancouver, BC, Canada. 
Mentor: Dr. John Staczek

Ramana Yalamanchili, Ph.D. (1989) 
Dr. Yalamanchili is Director at Health Learning Systems in North Arlington, NJ. 
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Shu-Jan A. Lee, Ph.D. (1987) 
Dr. Lee is a Research Scientist at LaJolla Cancer Research Foundation in LaJolla, CA. 
Mentor: Dr. R. Michael Wolcott

Jan M. Matthews-Greer, Ph.D. (1987) 
Dr. Matthews-Greer is Manager of the Virology/Immunology Section of the Infectious Disease Division of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Lansing, MI. 
Mentor: Dr. Harry E. Gilleland

Valerian B. Pinto, Ph.D. (1987) 
Dr. Pinto is a Bioengineer, Integrated Mission Solutions Group Technical Solutions, A Division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, Ft. Detrick, MD
Mentor: Dr. Frank Gelder

Raymond P. Baumann, Ph.D. (1986) 
Dr. Baumann is Database Manager at the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation, New Haven, CT. 
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Donna C. Sullivan, Ph.D. (1986) 
Dr. Sullivan is retired as Professor of Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
Mentor: Dr. Dennis J. O'Callaghan

Lawton A. Seal, Ph.D. (1985) 
Dr. Seal is a Senior Scientific Advisor of Research and Development at Healthpoint, DFB Pharmaceuticals, Fort Worth, TX. 
Mentor: Dr. Richard M. Jamison

Vicky Hall, Ph.D. (1981) 
Dr. Hall is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at LSU Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA. 
Mentor: Dr. R. Michael Wolcott

William E. Owens, Ph.D. (1980) 
Dr. Owens is a Professor at LA Agriculture Center Research/Extension in Homer, LA. 
Mentor: Dr. Rodney D. Berg

Stephen B. Pruett, Ph.D. (1980) 
Dr. Pruett is Professor and Head of the CVM Basic Science Department at Mississippi State University in Mississippi State, MS. 
Mentor: Dr. R. Michael Wolcott

Graduate Program

Microbiology & Immunology

Graduate Program

Microbiology & Immunology

Graduate Program

Microbiology & Immunology