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Robert Thomas is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at Wayne State University, part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. His academic career spans over three decades, with a strong focus on molecular virology, DNA repair mechanisms, and radiation biology. He holds a B.Sc. in Biology from York College of CUNY (1980), an M.Sc. in Bacteriology (1983), and a Ph.D. in Molecular Virology (1992), all from Wayne State University, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Wayne State's School of Medicine.
His research interests include viral genetics, placental trophoblast biology, and the effects of ionizing radiation on cellular processes. Notable contributions include studies on HIV-1 replication in placental cells, radiation-induced bystander effects, and gene expression profiling for radiation biodosimetry. He has published extensively in journals like Nucleic Acids Res., AIDS, and Radiation Research.
- Education:
- B.Sc., York College of CUNY (1980)
- M.Sc., Wayne State University (1983)
- Ph.D., Wayne State University (1992)
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Wayne State School of Medicine (1993–1995)
Recent work includes investigations into mosquito odorant-binding proteins and the development of gene expression-based biodosimetry tools for radiation exposure assessment. He teaches foundational biology courses such as BIO1050 and BIO1510, with upcoming terms in 2024–2025.
His lab focuses on translational research at the intersection of molecular biology, virology, and radiation biology, with implications for public health and clinical diagnostics.
