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Laura Salem
Degrees
Ph.D Genetics, University of Iowa, 2000
Professional Experience
I serve as one of the faculty advisors for pre-health students at Rockhurst (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-PA, pre-optomotry, and pre-pharmacy).
Research
Developing resources for student success for underrepresented students interested in careers in health care.
Identifying lethal genes in Drosophila melanogaster using genetic crosses and mapping.
Identifying suppressors of genes in Neurospora crassa involved in the function of cytoplasmic dynein.
Awards
Harry B. Kies award for service to Rockhurst (2020)
Excellence in Teaching award from the Association of College and University Biology Educators (2010)
Biography
Courses taught: General Biology, Genetics, Biology Capstone, Pre-Health Seminar, Cell Biology