Linda Purvis, Ph.D.

Linda Purvis

Associate Professor, Biology

Phone678-696-2683

Office locationWatkins Academic Building, 188, 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
  • AGRI 2000 – Study Away: Midwestern Agriculture
  • 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. Dr. Purvis is also interested in regenerative farm practices’ impacts on soil quality.

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.

Purvis, Linda B.; Lang, Jason D.; and Luft, Julie A. (2023) "A Professional Development Program for Science Adjunct Faculty: The Mentoring-Learning Community (MLC)," Georgia Journal of Science, Vol. 81, No. 2, Article 8.

Work Experience

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