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    Linda Purvis, Ph.D.

    Linda Purvis

    Assistant Professor, Biology

    Phone678-696-2683

    Office locationScience, Engineering, Tech, 115, Gainesville

    Area(s) of Expertise: Poultry Science, Infectious Diseases, Virology, Immunology (Advising Area of Expertise: Poultry, Agriculture)

    Courses Taught

    • BIOL 1101/1101L - Introductory Biology: A Human Perspective
    • BIOL 1107K - Principles of Biology I
    • BIOL 4540K - Biotechnology
    • AGRI 2050 - Agriculture and Culture
    • POUL 2020K - Introduction to Poultry Science
    • POUL 2040 - Poultry Evaluation
    • POUL 2953 - Poultry Science Internship

    Education

    • Ph.D., Science Education, University of Georgia, College of Education, 2019
    • M.S., Infectious disease, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, 2007
    • B.S., Poultry Science, College of Agriculture, University of Georgia, 2002
    • A.S., Poultry Science, Gainesville State College, 2000

    Research/Special Interests

    Dr. Purvis's research interest revolve using molecular techniques to identify avian diseases in songbirds. Currently the research involves identifying and performing molecular characterizations on Mycoplasma Gallisepticum in songbirds in North Georgia. She currently has undergraduate research students working on this project, if interested please reach out via email.

    Publications

    Alvarado, I. R., P. Villegas, J. El-Attrache, E. Jensen, G. Rosales, F. Perozo and L. B. Purvis.  Genetic Characterization, Pathogenicity and Protection Studies with an Avian Adenovirus Isolate Associated with Inclusion Body Hepatitis.  Avian Dis. 51:27-32, 2007. 

    Perozo, Francisco, P. Villegas, C. Estevez, I. Alvarado, and L. Purvis.  A Recombinant Avian Adeno-Associated Virus as a Vector for Infectious Bursal Disease Vaccination. Revista Cientifica (Peer reviewed), Univ. of Zulia, College of Veterinary Medicine, 17:15,  2007.

    Purvis, L.B., P. Villegas, and F. Perozo. Comparison of FTA cards and Phenol for Molecular characterization of infectious bursal disease virus. J. Virological Methods 138:66-69, 2006.

    Perozo, Francisco., P. Villegas, C. Estevez, I. Alvarado, and L. Purvis.  Use of FTA filter paper for the molecular detection of Newcastle Disease Virus.  Avian Path.  35(2), 93-98.2006.

    Perozo, F., Villegas, P., Estevez, C., Alvarado, I. and Purvis, L.  Utilization of FTA®cards for the molecular diagnostic of Newcastle disease virus in allantoic fluid samples. (Use of the FTA cards for the molecular diagnosis of Newcastle disease virus in samples of allantoid fluid).  Revista científica de la FCV / LUZ. (Venezuela). Vol. XVI, No. 2, 118-123. 2006.

    Work Experience

    • Research Professional II, University of Georgia- 2003-2009
    • Lecturer of Biology, Gainesville State College/University of North Georgia 2009-2019
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