Donald Rowen

Donald Rowen, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO). His primary affiliation is within the College of Arts and Sciences. He holds an office in 114J Allwine Hall and maintains a lab in 133 Allwine Hall.

Dr. Rowen’s teaching focuses on core biological disciplines, including Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Principles of Biology. His research centers on microbial pathogenesis, particularly the mechanisms by which bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa cause disease. Key projects include investigating the Type III secretion system’s role in toxin delivery, the regulation of alginate production in cystic fibrosis infections, and the development of novel antimicrobial therapies.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided text. His lab’s work combines molecular biology, genetics, and biochemical approaches to understand bacterial pathogenicity and drug efficacy.