Holly Nance

Dr. Holly Nance serves as Associate Professor of Biology at the College of Coastal Georgia, where she has taught for five years following her PhD in Biological Sciences from Clemson University with a focus on population genetics and conservation management.

Her research expertise spans:

• Conservation Genetics
• Population Genetics
• Epigenetics
• Environmental DNA (eDNA)
• Seafood Mislabeling
• Bioinformatics

She actively mentors undergraduates in conservation-focused molecular research and leads the SEA PHAGES bioinformatics course where students annotate novel bacteriophage genomes. Her teaching portfolio includes Cell and Molecular Biology, Genetics, and introductory biology courses emphasizing hands-on laboratory techniques and genomic/proteomic software applications to prepare students for molecular biology careers.

Dr. Nance's educational approach centers on developing student-led research projects and practical skill acquisition through course-based genomic initiatives like the national SEA PHAGES program, fostering undergraduate engagement in cutting-edge conservation science.