Michael Borland

Michael Borland is a Professor of Biochemistry at Bloomsburg University's College of Science and Technology, Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences. He serves as the ASBMB Coordinator and Director of the cDNA Resource Center. His teaching responsibilities include Physiological Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry courses.

Education:

• Ph.D., Penn State University (2010), Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology (BMMB). Focus: Molecular Toxicology and Carcinogenesis
• B.S., Penn State University (2005), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB). Cum laude and Schreyer Honors Scholar

Research Interests:

Dr. Borland's research spans molecular toxicology and cancer therapeutics, with emphasis on:

• Mechanisms of skin cancer prevention
• Nuclear hormone receptor toxicology
• Innovative in vitro models for toxicology
• Undergraduate laboratory pedagogy
• Scientific commercialization

Awards and Honors:

• Robert Aronstam Family Research Fellowship (2023-2025)
• Distinguished Faculty Research Award (2018)
• ASBMB Education Fellow (2015)
• Provost's Award for Research Excellence (2015)
• Society of Toxicology Leadership Award (2011)
• Dermal Toxicology Paper of the Year (2010)
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship (2006-2009)

Grants and Service:

Secured multiple grants including SOT Faculty Development and NSF-funded initiatives. Leadership roles include:

• ASBMB Accreditation Exam Steering Committee
• NSF grant reviewer
• University strategic planning committees
• Professional society leadership positions