Barbara Murdoch

Barbara Murdoch is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Eastern Connecticut State University, specializing in Stem Cell Biology and Cell Communication. Her research also explores antibiotic resistance and the microbiome, with over three decades of publications in high-impact journals.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Biology, University of Western Ontario
• M.Sc. in Molecular Biology, University of Western Ontario
• Ph.D. in Cell Biology, University of British Columbia
• Postdoctoral training at Yale University

Research Trends: Dr. Murdoch's work spans developmental biology, focusing on neural crest induction, hematopoietic stem cell regulation, and signal transduction pathways. Her publications highlight contributions to WNT/β-catenin signaling, fibroblast growth factor roles, and microbiome interactions.

Teaching: She integrates bioinformatics into biology education and teaches Stem Cell/Developmental Biology and Cell Signaling.