Jamie L. Brooks

Dr. Jamie L. Brooks is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the University of Lynchburg, where they joined in 2018. They hold a PhD in Microbiology & Immunology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a BS in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Lynchburg. Their research focuses on bacterial virulence mechanisms, molecular genetics of bacteriophages, and tick-borne pathogen surveillance in Central Virginia. They teach courses such as Genetics, Microbiology, and Introduction to Bioinformatics.

Education:

• PhD in Microbiology & Immunology, Virginia Commonwealth University
• BS in Biomedical Sciences, University of Lynchburg

Research Interests:

• Bacterial virulence and niche adaptation
• Development of phage therapy
• Molecular genetics of bacteriophages
• Surveillance of tick-borne pathogens

Dr. Brooks emphasizes undergraduate research, mentoring students in independent and course-based projects. Their work bridges molecular biology and clinical applications, particularly targeting bacterial pathogenesis and antimicrobial strategies.