Benjamin M. Bohrer

Dr. Benjamin M. Bohrer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Sciences at The Ohio State University. He holds a B.S. (2011) and M.S. (2013) from Ohio State and a Ph.D. (2016) in Meat Science and Muscle Biology from the University of Illinois. Prior to his current role, he served as an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph (2016–2020). His research focuses on meat science and muscle biology, including live animal growth, fresh meat evaluation, processed meat products, and nutritional quality of protein foods. Dr. Bohrer emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and student mentorship, offering training in meat science and muscle biology through coursework and research opportunities. He teaches courses such as Principles of Animal Systems Physiology and Advanced Meat Science.

Education:

• B.S., The Ohio State University, 2011
• M.S., The Ohio State University, 2013
• Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2016

Research Interests:

• Live animal growth and development
• Fresh meat evaluation and fabrication
• Processed meat product development
• Nutrient density of protein foods
• Value-added protein food evaluation

Awards:

• Outstanding Young Researcher Award

Advising & Grants:

• Focuses on student development in both technical and interpersonal skills
• Collaborates globally with research groups

Labs/Teams:

• Bohrer Research Group at Ohio State