Shayna Medley

Dr. Shayna Medley is a Professor and Chair of Biology at Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SNU), located within the Division of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. She joined SNU in 2021 and previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Biology at Oklahoma Christian University (2018-2020). Her academic background includes a B.S. from Oklahoma Christian University (2012) and a Ph.D. in Health Sciences from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (2019).

Her research interests align with biomedical and molecular biology fields, informed by her doctoral training and professional experience. Dr. Medley has been recognized with prestigious awards, including the American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship (2017-2019) and the Barrett Scholarship Fund Predoctoral Scholarship (2014).

While no specific grants or labs are noted, her roles emphasize academic leadership and teaching. She maintains ties to her Michigan roots despite residing in Oklahoma for over a decade.