MSBS Faculty and Staff

WVSOM has outstanding academic personnel to design, administer and teach all phases of our curriculum.  You won't find a graduate student teaching a class at WVSOM. 

Administrators with faculty appointments are included. However, a majority of the faculty participate in the delivery of the curriculum.

Shinichi Asano, Ph.D.

Shinichi Asano, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Sciences

Education:

  • Ph.D. Exercise Physiology, West Virginia University
  • M.S. Biological Sciences, Marshall University
  • M.S .Exercise Sciences, Marshall University
  • B.A. Intercultural Studies, Teikyo University

Postdoctoral training:

  • West Virginia University School of Medicine
  • Marshall University School of Pharmacy
  • University of Colorado Boulder, Integrative Physiology
Jill Cochran Ph.D. APRN, CFNP

Jill Cochran Ph.D. APRN, CFNP

Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences

Education:

  • BSN Nursing, West Virginia University
  • MSN Nursing, West Virginia University
  • Ph.D. Nursing, West Virginia University
"Ava Cole"

Ava Cole

Administrative Associate for Graduate Programs

Education:

  • Licensed Cosmetologist
  • Carver Career and Technical Center 2022
"Joseph Cross"

Joseph Cross, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences

Education:

  • PhD Genetics, Latrobe University/Australian National University. PhD
  • Bachelor of Science (Hons) genetics, Latrobe University
  • Diploma of Education (TAFE), Hawthorn College
  • Bachelor of Social Administration
  • Bachelor of Arts majoring in Sociology and English
"Mara Davis"

Mara Davis, MS

Program Manager

Education:

  • BS, Healthcare Administration, Southern New Hampshire University
  • MS, Healthcare Administration, Southern New Hampshire University
Marina Diioia, Ph.D.

Marina Diioia, Ph.D.

Associate Dean of Graduate Programs of Biomedical Sciences - Immunology

Education:

  • BS Biology, California State University San Marcos
  • Ph.D. Cellular and Molecular Pathology, Immunology Emphasis, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Postdoctoral training:

  • Vaccine Design, University of Wisconsin-Madison
"Linda Garrow"

Linda Garrow, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Education:

  • BS, Nutrition Science, University of California at Davis
  • MS, Human Nutrition, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  • PhD, Food Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Brian Griffith, Ph.D.

Brian Griffith, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences

Education:

  • BS Biology, Alderson Broaddus College
  • BA Chemistry, Alderson Broaddus College
  • MS Biochemistry, West Virginia University
  • Ph.D. Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, West Virginia University
"Janet Hinton"

Janet Hinton, MS

Director of Rural Outreach
President of the WV Rural Health Association

Education:

  • BS Health Education and Wellness, Mountain State University
  • MS Health Sciences, Mountain State University
  • AS Medical Assisting, The College of West Virginia
Andy Kelso, Ph.D.

Andy Kelso, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Director of Faculty Affairs

Education:

  • Masters of Philosophy at the University of Tennessee
  • Doctorate in Philosophy with a concentration in ethics from the University of Arkansas
"Hari Kotturi"

Hari Kotturi, Ph.D.

Professor Biomedical Sciences

Education:

  • Ph.D., Clemson University, Microbiology
  • M.Sc., DSM, Microbiology
  • B.Sc., Avanti College, Microbiology
"Tuoen Liu, M.D., Ph.D."

Tuoen Liu, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences

Education:

  • M.D.: Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine, China
  • Ph.D.: Idaho State University

Postdoctoral training:

  • Washington University in St Louis
"Amber MacDonald"

Amber Macdonald, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Education:

  • PhD, Comparative & Experimental Medicine, University of Tennessee
  • BS, Exercise and Sports Science, Bluefield College
  • MS, Cellular & Molecular Nutrition, University of Tennessee
Christopher Pankey, Ph.D.

Christopher Pankey, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Biomedical Sciences

Education:

  • BS Physiology with Neuroscience Minor, University of Wyoming
  • Ph.D. Philosophy, University of Wyoming

Postdoctoral training:

  • United States Department of Agriculture
  • Agricultural Research Service
"Dovenia Ponnoth, Ph.D."

Dovenia Ponnoth, Ph.D.

Professor of Pharmacology, Biomedical Sciences

Education:

  • Doctor of Philosphy - West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, Morgantown WV
  • Bachelor of Science - University of Mumbai, Mumbai India
Evonne Richards, M.Ed., MPH

Evonne Richards, M.Ed., MPH

Director of Education and Research

Education:

  • BA Public Relations and Advertising, West Virginia University
  • M.Ed. Learning and Technology, Western Governors University
  • MPH, West Coast University
Adrienne Williams PhD

Adrienne Williams, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences

Education:

  • BS Biology, West Virginia University
  • BS Forensic and Investigative Sciences, West Virginia University
  • Ph.D. Medical Science, University of Florida College of Medicine

Postdoctoral training:

  • Postdoctoral Training, University of Florida College of Dentistry
Matthew Williams, Ph.D. - Portrait

Matthew Williams, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences

Education:

  • BS Biology, West Virginia University
  • Ph.D. Medical Science, University of Florida

Postdoctoral training:

  • University of Florida
Karen Wines, MS

Karen Wines, MS

Instructor of Anatomy
Director of Osteopathic Student Coaching Program

Education:

  • BS Biological Sciences, University of Mount Union
  • MS Anatomy-Teaching Tract, Wright State University
  • LMT Medical Massage, Dayton School of Medical Massage