Madison Collins

Dr. Madison Collins serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological and Physical Sciences within Montana State University Billings' College of Health Professions and Sciences. Recognized with the 2024 Faculty Excellence Award, she demonstrates exceptional commitment to teaching, research, and institutional service.

Her research program investigates MRSA infection mechanisms through molecular pathogenesis studies, focusing on bacterial virulence and host immune evasion strategies. This work bridges clinical microbiology and molecular biology with direct implications for antimicrobial development.

Scientific Recognition

• Faculty Excellence Award (2024)

Dr. Collins directs an active undergraduate research laboratory funded by MT INBRE, CARE, and PTSE grants. She mentors five student researchers who presented findings at the 2023 NIH IDeA Western Regional Conference, while her own work has been featured at the International Society for Leukocyte Biology conference. Beyond research, she serves on multiple university committees and engages the community through Science Expo, Science Bowl, and Atomic Circus initiatives.