Dr. Walter J.
Dobrogosz
professor of microbiology
(919) 515-7652
gaiadob@ncsu.edu
General microbiology, physiology and metabolism with particular expertise in
gastrointestinal microbiology and its role in human health and disease. Mucosal
immunology and the role of microorganisms.
Dr. Hosni M. Hassan
professor and dept. head of microbiology;
professor of biochemistry and food science
(919) 515-7081 microbiology; (919) 513-3899 toxicology
hosni_hassan@ncsu.edu
Chemistry and biology of oxygen free radicals, which are toxic/mutagenic and
cause aging, cancer and Lou Gehrig's disease. The roles of antioxidant enzymes
in protecting cells from oxygen toxicity.
Dr. William L. Miller
William Neal Reynolds Professor of biochemistry
(919) 515-5762
wlmiller@bchserver.bch.ncsu.edu
Uses sheep as a model organism to understand the mammalian female reproductive
system and infertility problems. Gene regulation by steroid and peptide hormones.
Dr. Elizabeth C. Theil
University Professor of biochemistry and physics
(919) 515-5805
elizabeth_theil@ncsu.edu
Iron and how the body uses it. Using bioengineering, she studies how ferritin
safely concentrates iron. This knowledge may lead to new treatments for blood
diseases and more nutritious food crops.