William Cohn

William Cohn is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Texas A&M University, where he has been affiliated since 2006. He earned his B.S. in Biology from the University of Texas at Austin and his Ph.D. in Biology from Texas A&M University. His teaching focuses on integrated human anatomy and physiology, emphasizing clinical correlations and foundational scientific principles. Cohn’s research spans endocrinology, fish biology, and microbiology, with notable contributions to understanding hormonal regulation in red drum and bacterial chemotaxis mechanisms. He received the ΚΔ Professor of the Month award in 2006 and co-authored a widely used textbook for anatomy and physiology education.

Education:

• B.S. Biology, University of Texas at Austin
• Ph.D. Biology, Texas A&M University

Research Interests: Dr. Cohn’s work bridges basic science and applied research, including:

• Endocrine regulation in marine organisms
• Bacterial signal transduction pathways
• Development of anatomy education resources

His studies often involve interdisciplinary approaches, combining molecular biology techniques with ecological and physiological analyses.

Awards:

• ΚΔ Professor of the Month (Fall 2006)

Teaching & Curriculum Development: Leads the Biology 319 course, integrating histology, radiology, and clinical applications. Co-developed the textbook Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology, now in its 5th edition.

Labs/Teams: While no dedicated lab is mentioned, his research collaborations involve endocrinology and microbiology teams at Texas A&M.