Jennifer Koehl

Jennifer Koehl is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Biological Science at Saint Vincent College, affiliated with the Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing. Her work focuses on microbial genetics and antimicrobial resistance mechanisms.

Education:

• PhD, Illinois State University
• MS, Clarion University of Pennsylvania
• BA, Lycoming College

Research highlights include studies on Staphylococcus aureus resistance mechanisms, particularly glycopeptide-intermediate strains, and innovations in microbiology education. Her publications address bacterial cell wall composition, autolytic activity, and pedagogical strategies.

Recent grants supported undergraduate research projects and curriculum enhancements at Saint Vincent College, including equipment acquisitions for microbiology labs. She has presented at academic conferences such as the ASM Undergraduate Microbiology Education Conference.