Jean Doty

Dr. Jean Doty is a Professor of Biology at the University of Maine at Farmington, specializing in microbiology with a focus on environmental and medical applications. She teaches courses in Cell Biology, Genetics, and Microbiology for biology majors, as well as introductory courses for non-majors. Her research explores human-microbiota interactions, and she actively mentors students in diverse research projects, including bioremediation and genetic studies.

Education:

• PhD in Biology, Washington State University (1992)
• MS in Biology, Oregon State University (1988)
• BS in Biology, California State University, Chico (1986)

Research Interests: Dr. Doty’s work bridges environmental and medical microbiology. She investigates microbiota-human interactions and guides student projects in areas such as musicality heritability and soil bioremediation. Her lab emphasizes hands-on learning for undergraduates.

Personal Interests: Outside academia, she enjoys exploring the Canadian Maritimes with her family.