Ann Rea

Ann Rea, PhD, is a Professor of English Literature at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, affiliated with the Humanities Division. She holds a BA from the University of Essex (England), an MA from the University of Ulster (Northern Ireland), and a PhD in English Literature from Rutgers University. Her research focuses on Twentieth Century British and Irish Literature, with special emphasis on Elizabeth Bowen, Middlebrow fiction, Spy fiction, and War Literature. She contributes to academic discourse through interdisciplinary engagements and maintains an office in 223C Biddle Hall.

Her academic work spans critical analyses of modern literary movements and authors, emphasizing thematic and stylistic innovations in post-war British and Irish contexts. While her primary field is literature, her listed publications include articles in medical and immunological research, suggesting potential collaborative or multidisciplinary activities. These span topics like Teledermatology education, TGFβ signaling in skin diseases, and cytokine interactions in autoimmune disorders (2016–2023).

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. She oversees no listed advisees, though her role as a professor likely involves mentoring students in literature studies. Her professional activities are centered at Pitt-Johnstown, with no indication of part-time roles or external affiliations.