معرفی
Jason F. Huntley, PhD, is the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs and Professional Development at the Texas A&M College of Medicine and a Professor in the Department of Microbial Pathogenesis & Immunology. He oversees faculty development programs, promotion/tenure reviews, and retention initiatives. Previously, he spent 14 years at the University of Toledo as a tenured professor and associate dean.
Education:
- B.S., Biology, Iowa State University, 1996
- M.S., Veterinary Microbiology, Iowa State University, 1999
- PhD, Veterinary Pathology, Iowa State University, 2004
- Infectious Disease Fellowship, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, 2010
Research Focus: Dr. Huntley investigates host-pathogen interactions in Francisella tularensis (tularemia), tick vector transmission mechanisms, and development of vaccines/therapeutics. He also pioneers environmental biotechnology solutions for cyanotoxin (microcystin-LR) degradation in water systems using natural bacterial strains.
Awards:
- Academic Leadership Development Program Fellow (MAC, 2018-2019)
- President’s Award for Excellence in Grantsmanship (UT, 2017)
- Dean’s Award for New Investigator Research (UTCOM, 2016)
Administration & Grants: Oversees faculty affairs at Texas A&M College of Medicine, managing policy development, faculty searches, and retention programs. His research has been supported by grants focused on infectious disease and environmental health innovations.
Labs/Teams: Active in microbial pathogenesis research within Texas A&M’s Department of Microbial Pathogenesis & Immunology, contributing to both clinical and environmental microbiology initiatives.
