Joe Dolence

Joe Dolence is an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. His research investigates immunological mechanisms underlying allergic diseases, particularly peanut allergy, and explores stem cell applications. Dolence employs animal models to examine sex differences in immune responses and develops educational tools for immunology techniques.

His work demonstrates consistent focus on translational immunology, with publications examining androgen receptor signaling in allergy protection and inhalation-induced sensitization. Dolence serves as advisor for Biology 7-12 Teaching Endorsement students and maintains professional affiliations with the American Association of Immunologists and Sigma Xi.