Jamie Lyman Gingerich

Jamie Lyman Gingerich is a Professor in the Biology Department of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, with research and teaching centered on molecular genetics and science education.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (2006)
• B.A. in Biology from Kalamazoo College (1998)

Her research explores DNA variant effects on gene expression in human diseases, utilizing nematode and zebrafish models to investigate polycystic kidney disease mechanisms and primary cilia functions. Educational scholarship focuses on inquiry-driven pedagogy and instructional rounds for science teaching improvement, reflecting interdisciplinary integration of basic research and educational practice.

Recent scholarly outputs demonstrate collaborations with institutions like Mayo Clinic, bridging genetic disease research with public health applications as evidenced by her 2018 influenza intervention study in PLoS One.

Active conference participation includes presentations at the Individualizing Medicine Conference and PKD Research Conference, though specific grant funding or student advising details were not provided in the source material.