Amy Doling

Amy Doling is a Professor of Biology at Simpson University, affiliated with the Department of Biology, Environmental Science, and Psychology. She teaches courses in microbiology, immunology, principles of biology, and a biochemistry seminar, alongside a May Term class on the political and social aspects of HIV/AIDS. Her work focuses on bacterial pathogenesis and immune responses, with collaborations involving HIV research.

• PhD, Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, Harvard Medical School (2002)
• B.S., Biology, Emory University (1996)

Her research spans bacterial mechanisms of disease and vaccine development, particularly using anthrax toxin systems for antigen delivery. Publications highlight studies on Shigella flexneri, HIV, and T-cell immunity, with a focus on infectious disease immunology.

• Faculty Leadership Award (2011)

She actively collaborates with Iowa communities affected by HIV, emphasizing translational research and public health education.