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Amanda Biesecker, Ph.D
Assistant Professor Biosystems sector, Biotechnology degree program
Office: 109 ISAT/CS
Phone: 568-2730
Email:
biesecag@jmu.edu
Education:
- Ph.D., Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis, Emory University, 2004
- BA, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Dartmouth College, 1998
- BA, Religion, Dartmouth College, 1998
Reseach interests:
In the lab, I study how viruses infect cells. I am particularly interested in how viruses spread from cell to cell and across the blood brain barrier. The viruses I have studied include HIV, SARS, and reoviruses. I also study bioethics, especially pertaining to the use and development of vaccines.
Personal interests:
Backpacking, fishing, reading historical fiction, watching NASCAR and spending time with our dogs.
