Peter Blair

Peter Blair is a Professor of Biology and Director of the Center for Global Health at Earlham College. He holds additional affiliations with the Biochemistry and Exercise, Sport and Health Studies departments. His office is located in Stanley Hall Room 141 and CoLab 107 at 801 National Road, Richmond, Indiana.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Notre Dame
• B.A., Berea College

Research Focus: Dr. Blair specializes in molecular parasitology with emphasis on malaria biology and genomics. His NIH-funded research couples bioinformatics with molecular biology techniques to correct gene models in Plasmodium yoelii, directly involving undergraduates in cutting-edge parasite genomics. He also leads global health education initiatives through study-abroad programs in India, Peru, and New Zealand.

Professional Affiliations:

• American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH)
• Indiana College Biology Teachers Association (ICBTA)

Student Mentorship: Over 35 undergraduates have participated in his malaria research projects, with many advancing to graduate programs in biomedical fields. His NIH grant supports extensive student training in bioinformatics and molecular techniques (PCR, cDNA synthesis, recombinant cloning).

Leadership: As Director of the Center for Global Health, he oversees Public Health programs and the Medical Humanities applied minor, integrating his field experience from international health initiatives.