Alex Lowrey, Ph.D.

Alex Lowrey

Professor, Biology

Phone678-717-3772

Office locationScience, Engineering, Tech, 109, Gainesville

Area(s) of Expertise: Cell Biology, Microbiology (Advising Area of Expertise: Pre-Physician's Assistant, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Medicine)

Courses Taught

  • BIOL 2251K – Human Anatomy & Physiology I
  • BIOL 2252K – Human Anatomy & Physiology II
  • BIOL 2260K – Microbiology for Allied Health Professions
  • BIOL 2500L – Microbiology for Allied Health Professions Lab
  • BIOL 4060 - Mechanisms of Disease
  • BIOL 4390K – General Microbiology

Education

  • Ph.D., Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1989
  • M.S., Chemistry, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, 1980
  • B.S., Chemistry, Illinois State University, 1976

Research/Special Interests

Dr. Lowrey is interested in factors that determine and control microbial distribution and diversity. He is also interested in cytopathology and how cells respond to various stressors. His interests in the scholarship of teaching include seeking methods to help students connect abstract biological concepts to actual clinical and public health applications.