Faculty
Welcome new ILS Faculty members!
Dan Peach
Assisstant Professor
Infectious Diseases
Dr Peach’s research interests are in the field of vector ecology, with a focus on behavioral and sensory ecology.
Charles A. Easley, IV
Associate Professor
Environmental Health Science, Regenerative Bioscience Center
Research in the Easley lab focuses on 3 major goals: 1) impacts of environmental exposures on spermatogenesis and future generations, 2) regenerative medicine by developing stem cell treatment options for male factor infertility, and 3) drug discovery for identifying unique compounds which may serve as male contraceptives.
Tati Russo-Tait
Assistant Professor
Cellular Biology
We engage in interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects employing various methodological approaches to examine different facets of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice issues in undergraduate biology and STEM education.
Oshri Avraham
Assistant Professor
Cellular Biology
Deciphering the mechanisms that regulate the diversity of peripheral glial cells to achieve a better understanding of their role in the context of disease and injury.
Courtney Ellison
Assistant Professor
Microiology
Bacterial adhesion and biofilm formation, dynamics of bacterial nanomachines, microbial subcellular organization.
Alex Rosenberg
Assistant Professor
Infectious Diseases
Deciphering the mechanisms of host immune system manipulation by human eukaryotic pathogen – Toxoplasma gondii.
Holly Bik
Assistant Professor
Marine Sciences, Bioinformatics
Invertebrate microbiomes; nematode ecology and evolution; benthic and deep-sea habitats; using environmental DNA for biomonitoring.
Yao Yao
Assistant Professor
Neuroscience
Develop regenerative therapies for neurological diseases by investigating the pathological and therapeutic roles of extracellular vesicles in cellular and animal models.
Xiangyu Deng
Associate Professor
Center for Food Safety
Genomic epidemiology, foodborne pathogens, microbiome, bioinformatics
Hitesh Handa
Associate Professor
Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences
Translational research in biomaterials (antifouling, antiplatelet, antibacterial, and antiviral) for tissue engineering and medical device applications
Natalie Cohen
Assistant Professor
Marine Science, Bioinformatics
Marine microbial ecology; phytoplankton physiology; ocean biogeochemistry; environmental bioinformatics
A to Z
Professor; Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Drug Design
Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences; Chemistry
Georgia Athletic Association Professor in Innovative Science Education
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Professor, GRA Eminent Scholar in Biomedical Glycosciences
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Neuroscience
Associate Professor, Warnell School of Forestry and Natural Resources
College of Veterinary Medicine
Graduate Program Faculty
Professor, Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Scholar
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Bioinformatics
Professor, John H. “Johnny” Isakson Chair, and Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar
Director, Center for Neurological Disease
Physiology & Pharmacology
Professor
GRA Eminent Scholar Chair in Antiparasitic Drug Discovery
Cellular Biology; Infectious Diseases
Assistant Professor
Section Head of Microbiology & Molecular Diagnostic Laboratories
Infectious Diseases
Professor
Georgia Athletic Association Professor in Complex Carbohydrate Research
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Plant Biology
Distinguished Research Professor
Cellular Biology, Center for Tropical and Emerging Global Diseases
Regents Professor and Head, Plant Genome Mapping Laboratory
Plant Biology; Genetics; Bioinformatics
Professor
Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Scholar
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Neuroscience
D.W. Brooks Distinguished Professor
GRA Eminent Scholar
Regenerative Bioscience Center Director
Neuroscience; Toxicology
Franklin Professor of Psychology
Neuroscience, Owens Institute for Behavioral Research
Professor, Director of Center for Vaccines & Immunology
Infectious Diseases; Toxicology
Professor and Georgia Research Alliance Chair in Vaccine and Therapeutic Studies
Infectious Diseases; Toxicology
Professor, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar
Bioinformatics; Genetics; Plant Biology
Assistant Professor
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology;
Complex Carbohydrate Research Center
Associate Professor
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Complex Carbohydrate Research Center
Assistant Professor
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Complex Carbohydrate Research Center
Professor, Georgia Research Alliance Distinguished Investigator
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Complex Carbohydrate Research Center
UGA Athletic Association Distinguished Professor, Department Head
Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences
Associate Professor
Physiology & Pharmacology; Center for Neurological Diseases Research
Professor
Georgia Cancer Coalition Distinguished Scholar
Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences