Amanda Glenn Biesecker, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, ISAT
- Office: ISAT/CS 109
- Phone: 540-568-2730
- Email: biesecag@jmu.edu
- Mailing Address:
MSC 4102
701 Carrier Drive
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Education
- Ph.D., Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis, Emory University
- BA, Cell and Molecular Biology, Dartmouth College
- BA, Religion, Dartmouth College
- Foreign study in bioethics, University of Edinburg, Scotland
Experience
- 2006- current Assistant Professor of Integrated Science and Technology, James Madison University. Faculty member in undergraduate degrees in ISAT and Biotechnology.
- 2004- 2006 NIH IRACDA postdoctoral fellow, Emory University School of Medicine Postdoctoral Instructor, Spelman College
Scholarly Interests/Research Topics
- Virology, particularly virus-host interactions in diseases of global importance
- Virus-cell fusion
- Bioethics and bioethics education
Announcements
- June 20-22
The Virginia Center for Wind Energy is hosting the 3rd biennial Statewide Wind Energy Symposium at James Madison University. This is a great chance for JMU students, faculty, and staff from across all departments to learn about wind energy right here on campus! More - The Geographic Science program administers the ArcGIS site license for K-12 schools in Virginia. Read More
Welcome from ISAT
Welcome to the Department of Integrated Science and Technology! Our students and faculty study the application of a broad range of sciences and technologies to problems of current societal importance. We focus not only on the technical issues but also on how to ensure that these solutions will be embraced by society. More >
The East Campus Hillside Naturalization Project
Where many students see an expanse of empty hillside, world-renown artist and designer Michael Singer envisions a public art landscape that fosters ecological renewal. Read Story >
