معرفی
Elise Mosser, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology & Immunology at Drexel University College of Medicine. She is affiliated with the Institute for Molecular Medicine and Infectious Disease and serves as a full-time educator focused on innovative online course design. Her roles include course director, instructor, and academic coordinator for interdisciplinary MS programs in biomedicine and a 4+1 BS/MS program with Elizabethtown College.
Education:
- PhD – Drexel University College of Medicine (2008)
- BS – The George Washington University (2001)
Research Interests: Dr. Mosser’s work bridges basic science and education innovation. Her foundational research investigated bacterial pathogenesis, particularly Bacillus anthracis’s anthrolysin O toxin and its impact on innate immune cells. Her current focus is advancing online biomedical education through interactive tools like PowerPoint e-Books with clinical case studies and collaborative primary paper discussions. She emphasizes student engagement and rigorous content delivery in hybrid and fully online formats.
Awards:
- 2025 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching
- 2018 Best Professor Award for Career-Oriented Programs
- 2017 ASMCUE Travel Award
- 2016 International E-Learning Award (honorable mention) for course MIIM 541S
Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisee lists are provided, though her contributions to curricular development and program coordination are highlighted. Her lab affiliations include the Department’s Center for Business and Online Development and the Institute for Molecular Medicine & Infectious Disease.
