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Faith Wiley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences within the College of Science and Mathematics at Augusta University, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Respiratory Therapy (College of Allied Health Sciences). She has taught general biology, anatomy & physiology, and toxicology courses at the institution since 2008, maintaining active roles in curriculum development and undergraduate education.
Dr. Wiley's educational foundation was built at Clemson University through rigorous training in environmental toxicology:
- Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology (2007)
- M.S. in Environmental Toxicology (2003)
- B.S. in Biological Sciences (2001)
Her research program centers on wildlife toxicology, specifically investigating avian vacuolar myelinopathy (AVM)—a fatal neurological disorder in birds caused by cyanobacterial toxins. Field and laboratory work examines toxin pathways in freshwater ecosystems, with emphasis on Hydrilla verticillata-associated biotoxins and their ecological consequences for avian populations. This work bridges environmental chemistry, neuropathology, and conservation biology to address emerging ecological threats.
Publication trends from 2008-2012 reveal concentrated investigation into freshwater pollution impacts and algal toxin mechanisms. Her research evolved from broad ecotoxicological assessments toward targeted studies of AVM pathogenesis, demonstrating methodological progression from field monitoring to controlled laboratory validation of toxin effects. Key contributions connect cyanobacterial blooms to wildlife mortality events through interdisciplinary analysis of ecological, biochemical, and pathological data.
Dr. Wiley actively mentors undergraduate researchers through BIOL 4990 and chairs the CSM Student Research Funding Committee, directly supporting student-driven scientific inquiry. Her service extends to curriculum development (BIOL 1107/1108 lab revisions), university honors programs, and journal peer review for the Journal of Raptor Research, reflecting deep institutional engagement in academic governance and scholarly community building.
