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    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 2120K – Human Anatomy & Physiology I
    • BIOL 2130K – Human Anatomy & Physiology II
    • BIOL 2500 – 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.

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