Jennifer Marie Hughes

Jennifer Marie Hughes is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Her primary teaching responsibilities include Anatomy & Physiology laboratory courses and foundational biology courses such as BIOL 106 (The Human Organism) and BIOL 101 (Concepts of Biology). She holds a Ph.D. from University College Dublin (2003) and a B.S. from University College Cork (1998).

Her research focuses on cardiovascular physiology and aging, with a history of published work in these areas. Teaching interests emphasize innovative pedagogical approaches, including flipped classrooms and team-based learning, alongside laboratory instruction. Dr. Hughes has prior teaching experience at institutions such as the University of Sydney, Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), Anne Arundel Community College (AACC), and Howard Community College (HCC).

No specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided text. Her office is located in Room 480 of the Biological Sciences Building, with contact information available via email at jhughes@umbc.edu.