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Rich Griner is an Associate Professor and Department Chair of Biological Sciences at Georgia Regents University within the College of Science and Mathematics. With academic appointments spanning administration and research, Dr. Griner has been instrumental in shaping university strategy through committee leadership.
- Ph.D. in Pharmacology (University of Georgia, 1994)
- B.S. in Biology (University of Georgia, 1987)
Research Interests:
Dr. Griner's work spans pharmacological mechanisms in cancer cell death, toxicity profiling of natural compounds, antibiotic resistance patterns in veterinary pathogens, and fundamental cellular processes like Rab protein interactions in membrane trafficking. His publications reflect a focus on translational biomedical research bridging molecular biology and therapeutic development.
Publication Trends:
Analysis of Dr. Griner's scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on pharmacological interventions in cellular systems, with particular emphasis on apoptosis induction in cancer models (2014), toxicity assessment of plant-derived compounds (2013), and mechanistic studies of nucleotide analog effects on epithelial cells (2001). His earlier Rab protein research (2001) established foundational work in cellular trafficking mechanisms.
Awards & Recognition:
- 2010 - Named Most Valuable Professor
- 2010 - Outstanding contributions as strategic planning subcommittee chair
Academic Service:
Dr. Griner has served on multiple institutional committees including the Intramural Grants Program Review Committee (2016), Biological Sciences Academic Advisory Committee (2015-2016), and search committees for academic leadership positions in dental and STEM education sectors.
