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Assistant Professor of Biology |
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| Contact Information |
| Department of Biology |
| P.O. Box 261954 |
| Coastal Carolina University |
| Conway, SC 29528-6054 |
| Phone: 843-349-6483 |
| Fax: 843-349-2201 |
| E-mail: mpierce@coastal.edu |
Education
| 2000 | Ph.D Biochemistry | University of Texas Health Science Center |
| 1992 | B.S. Biochemistry | Texas A&M University |
Experience
| 2005- | Assistant Professor of Biology | Coastal Carolina University |
| 2000-2005 | Post-Doctoral Fellow | National Institutes of Health |
Teaching
| University 110: | First Year Experience |
| Biology 101: | The Science of Life |
| Biology 121: | Biological Science I |
| Biology 350/350L: | Fundamentals of Genetics |
| Biology 450/450L: | Molecular Biology and Evolution |
| Biology 780/780L: | Topics in Molecular Biology (For the Masters of Arts in Teaching Degree) |
Research Interests
| Prions |
| Yeast |
| Prions in Yeast |
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