Bio

My research focuses on the bacterial DNA repair proteins SSB and RadD. The role and mechanism of these proteins is explored through both in vitro and in vivo approaches. In addition, I study best practices in laboratory education, including novel assessment, technologies, and experiments.

Publications

• A 3D-printed Sanger sequencing activity addresses student misconceptions , Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education (2025)
• Xylanolytic metabolism is regulated by coordination of transcription factors XynR and XylR in extremely thermophilic Caldicellulosiruptorales , Applied and Environmental Microbiology (2025)
• Building a valuable professional development course: instructor effort vs. perceived student value of activities in an online biotechnology course , Frontiers in Education (2024)
• Implementation of electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) in science laboratory classes: student response and lessons learned , Discover Education (2024)
• “R” U ready?: a case study using R to analyze changes in gene expression during evolution , Frontiers in Education (2024)
• Abstract 1931: Innovating Life Sciences Laboratory Training: Molecular Biology Laboratory Education Modules (MBLEMs) as a Model for Advanced Training at Diverse Institutions , Journal of Biological Chemistry (2023)
• What Do You Find Beautiful about Viruses? A Post-COVID Assessment Strategy , Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education (2023)
• Learning lab skills online: Lessons from implementing video‐based instruction for a remote biotechnology lab , Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education (2022)
• Integrating Bioinformatics Tools into Inquiry-based Molecular Biology Laboratory Education Modules , Frontiers in Education (2021)
• Integrating research into a molecular cloning course to address the evolving biotechnology landscape , Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education (2020)