Judith S. Kandel

Judith S. Kandel serves as a Professor of Biology at California State University, Fullerton within the Department of Biological Science. With a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles (1972), she has established herself as a dedicated educator and researcher in the biological sciences.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1972

Dr. Kandel's research focuses on the microbiology of marine and herbivorous fishes, examining the role of bacteria in the intestinal tracts of fish living on seaweed diets through culture and genetic analyses. She also develops computer-assisted instructional modules designed to enhance students' understanding of scientific processes and problem-solving in microbiology. Her work combines descriptive studies of predominant bacterial populations with the isolation and characterization of species exhibiting physiologically unique traits.

Teaching is central to Dr. Kandel's academic career. She instructs courses in General Microbiology, Virology, Biology of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Biology of Human Sexuality, and Pathogenic Bacteriology. Her approach to teaching emphasizes student engagement through interactive learning experiences and critical thinking about microbiological concepts.

Dr. Kandel maintains an active laboratory presence with facilities in SLC-126, supporting her research in applied microbiology. Her educational materials, including specialized course websites for classes like Biology 323 (Biology of Sexually Transmitted Diseases) and Biology 426 (Virology), demonstrate her commitment to innovative pedagogy in the biological sciences.