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Jessi Barker Shrout serves as Associate Professor of Biology at Brenau University, where she has maintained continuous faculty service for eighteen years while also being an alumna of the institution.
Her academic credentials include:
- Doctorate in Education in Leadership in Higher Education from Brenau University (dissertation: "The experiences of transgender and gender non-conforming students at a women’s college in the Southeastern U.S.")
- Master of Science in Cytology and Bioscience from the Medical University of South Carolina
- Bachelor of Science with Honors from The Women’s College of Brenau University (2004)
Dr. Shrout's research integrates molecular biology with educational leadership, examining both cancer biomarkers and inclusivity in women's colleges. Her doctoral work addresses critical gaps in transgender student support systems, while her cytotechnology expertise informs laboratory instruction and cancer diagnostics research. She maintains active engagement with student success initiatives across Brenau's academic programs.
Her seminal publication in the British Journal of Cancer established β2microglobulin mRNA as a prognostic indicator for colorectal cancer metastasis, demonstrating methodological rigor in molecular pathology that bridges clinical practice and academic research within oncology.
Professional recognition includes:
- Ann Austin Johnston Outstanding Faculty Award for teaching excellence (2019)
- Governor’s Teaching Fellowship through the University of Georgia's Institute of Higher Education (2018-2019)
Dr. Shrout's teaching philosophy evolved from undergraduate chemistry and physics TA experience into nationally recognized pedagogical innovation. She continuously implements curriculum enhancements through Governor's Teaching Fellowship methodologies, focusing on inclusive practices that support Brenau's mission as a women's college while preparing students for clinical laboratory careers.
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