Cory B Goff

Cory B Goff is an Assistant Professor of Biology & Chemistry at Liberty University, affiliated with the School of Health Sciences and Center for Natural Resources. He teaches undergraduate biology courses including BIOL 224/225 (for bio majors), Vertebrate Natural History (BIOL 418), and BIOL 400 seminars. His research focuses on herpetology and Conservation Physiology, applying physiological measures to assess population health in amphibians and reptiles.

Dr. Goff holds a B.S. in Biology from Liberty University (his alma mater), M.S. from Marshall University, and Ph.D. in Aquatic Resources and Integrative Biology from Texas State University. His interdisciplinary work bridges vertebrate physiology with conservation efforts, emphasizing habitat quality, climate impacts, and endangered species behavior. Recent research includes studies on salamander longevity, larval frog physiology, and stress hormone dynamics in tadpoles.

While no formal grants or awards are listed, his peer-reviewed articles (5 total) span 2018–2024, reflecting expertise in amphibian and reptile ecology. Teaching and research activities are centered at Liberty University’s Center for Natural Resources, where he mentors students in field and laboratory methodologies.