Josh Rudd

Josh Rudd is an Assistant Professor of Biology at King University, focusing on genetic differences in species populations and their conservation implications. He holds an M.S. and B.S. in Biology from East Tennessee State University (ETSU), where he received the Marcia Davis Research Award for his work on the Yonahlossee Salamander. Before joining King University full-time in 2014, he taught as a lab instructor at ETSU and held adjunct roles at Virginia Highlands Community College and Northeast State Community College.

His research interests include genetic variations within species populations, particularly in the southern Appalachian region, aiming to inform conservation strategies. He teaches courses in Anatomy & Physiology and General Biology II. Rudd resides in Bristol with his family and enjoys hiking, movies, and traveling.

• Education:
• M.S. in Biology, East Tennessee State University
• B.S. in Biology, East Tennessee State University
• Awards: Marcia Davis Research Award
• Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advisees listed.
• Labs/Teams: No dedicated lab or team mentioned, though his research likely involves collaborations in conservation genetics.