MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Name: Kimberly Bowles, MLS ^(ASCP), PhD

Mini Biography: I was born and raised in upstate NY. I obtained my BS in Biochemistry from Plattsburgh State University and my Ph D. in Microbiology from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (Geaux Tigers!). My graduate work focused on the role of T-cells in controlling herpes simplex virus infection. My postdoctoral work focused on the role of cytokine dysregulation in allergic reactions. From there I spent several years managing the molecular diagnostics division for the Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. We developed new molecular testing for various veterinary pathogens and updated the arbovirus surveillance program to multiplex PCR testing. We also implemented USDA pathogen surveillance protocols for avian influenza, Mycobacterium avium ssp paratuburculosis, and others. After a short stay at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation I joined the lab of Dr. Shawn Christensen at UTA to study the biochemistry of transposon replication. I took a short break from UTA to become board certified in Medical Laboratory Science before returning to direct the Biology Dept's Life Science Core Facility. In this role I assist graduate students with their research, as well as perform Sanger and next generation sequencing, microscopy, and flow cytometry. At UTA I've enjoyed teaching various undergraduate labs and courses such as Methods in Molecular Microbiology, Nursing Micro Lab, and Advanced Microbiology Laboratory.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Office Hours: Appointments only via Microsoft Teams

Email: kimberly.bowles@uta.edu

Faculty Profile: TBD