Amanda Sanson

Amanda Sanson is a Professor in the Department of Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) at James Madison University (JMU), affiliated with the College of Integrated Science & Engineering. She holds joint roles in the BS-ISAT and BS-Biotechnology programs. Her research focuses on bioethics (particularly resource allocation and emerging technologies), virology (global disease virus-host interactions), and virus-cell fusion proteins. She has served as Program Director for ISAT, Interim Co-Director of the School of Integrated Sciences, and Fellow of the Madison Collaborative: Ethical Reasoning in Action since 2023.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Immunology and Molecular Pathogenesis, Emory University
• B.A. in Cell and Molecular Biology, Dartmouth College
• B.A. in Religion, Dartmouth College

Her teaching includes courses such as ISAT 456 (Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Biotechnology) and ISAT 480 (Global Infectious Disease). She has held academic leadership roles since 2006, including Assistant Department Head and postdoctoral training at Emory University School of Medicine and Spelman College.

No scientific awards are listed in the provided information. Her professional contributions extend to laboratory operations, interdisciplinary education, and ethical reasoning initiatives.