Michael P. McCann

Michael P. McCann is a Professor in the Department of Biology at Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA. He has held various academic and administrative roles including Chair of Biology (2020–present), Associate Dean (2005–2015), and advising coordinator.

• BS in Biology, Saint Joseph's University (1987)
• PhD in Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University (1993)

His research focuses on fungal genetics, microbial interactions, and stress response mechanisms, particularly in Ustilago maydis and Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus. Key areas include mating response pathways, genome sequencing, and plant-pathogen dynamics.

His publications and grants highlight collaborations with undergraduate and graduate researchers. Notable contributions include genomic analyses of bacteriophages and studies on fungal dimorphism.

• Directed NSF and DOE grants for research infrastructure and microbial studies
• Co-Principal Investigator on multiple NIH/NSF-funded projects
• Mentored numerous students in microbiology and fungal genetics research