Michael Vallor

Michael Vallor is a Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, focusing on gene therapy for Gaucher Disease using transgenic mouse models. His postdoctoral work at the UT Health Sciences Center in San Antonio centered on DNA repair mechanisms under oxidative stress, funded by the Veteran’s Administration.

Research Interests:

• Gene therapy and transgenic models
• DNA repair in aging and oxidative stress
• Science education pedagogy
• Avian bioreactors for pharmaceutical production

Professional Background:

• 19 years of K-12 teaching experience in biology, chemistry, and AP courses
• Active in STEM extracurriculars (science fairs, FIRST robotics)

Memberships & Certifications:

• National Association of Biology Teachers
• American Chemical Society
• Licensed Life Science 8–12 (Texas Education Agency)