Stephanie Aamodt

Stephanie Aamodt is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS), College of Arts & Sciences. She earned her PhD in 1984 from Vanderbilt University and joined LSUS in 1991, where she teaches courses such as Fundamentals of Biology, Endocrinology, and Immunology. Her research focuses on molecular and developmental biology, with a specialization in C. elegans genetics and microtubule-associated proteins.

• Education: PhD in Biological Sciences (Vanderbilt University, 1984), BS in Biology (Bates College).

Her scientific contributions include studies on neural specification, tau-like protein homology, and genetic mutations in C. elegans. While no formal awards are listed, her publications in journals like Molecular Biology of the Cell and Developmental Biology highlight her expertise in molecular genetics and developmental neurobiology.

She has taught extensively since 1995, covering topics such as Parasitology, Genetics, and Vertebrate Embryology, with recent courses offered in both online and hybrid formats. Contact her at stephanie.aamodt@lsus.edu.