Seena Mathew

Seena Mathew is an Assistant Professor of Biology and Program Director for Neuroscience at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB), within the College of Humanities and Sciences. She holds the CL and Gertrude York Professorship in Biology, reflecting her significant contributions to the field and to education. Her academic journey includes appointments at Kenyon College, the University of Texas at Austin, and South University.

Dr. Mathew earned her Ph.D. in Neurobiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and an M.P.H., combining expertise in public health and neuroscience. Her educational path began at Kenyon College, where she later returned as a Visiting Professor in Psychology.

Her research interests focus on the neurobiological effects of opioids and other drugs of abuse, the influence of exercise physiology on brain function and development, and the cognitive mechanisms of learning and memory. She is also deeply committed to pedagogy, exploring innovative methods to enhance student understanding of complex biological concepts.

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, her research areas suggest strong engagement with neuroscience, behavioral pharmacology, and integrative physiology. Her teaching portfolio includes Human Anatomy and Physiology, The Addicted Brain, Neuroscience Seminar, and interdisciplinary courses like The Visual Art of Biology.

• CL and Gertrude York Professorship in Biology

Dr. Mathew has held leadership roles as Program Director for Health Science and Public Health at South University and currently leads the Neuroscience program at UMHB. She has been involved in biology instruction at multiple institutions, including the Biology Instructional Office and Department of Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Austin. While specific grants are not mentioned, her professorship indicates recognition of her scholarly and teaching excellence.

She is actively involved in academic programs and curriculum development, particularly in integrating neuroscience with public health and teaching innovation. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges biology, psychology, and education.