Stephanie Strand

Stephanie Strand is an Associate Professor of Biology at The College of Wooster, specializing in Molecular Biology and Genetics. She holds a B.S. from the University of Nevada, Reno (1995) and a Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis (2004). Her research focuses on microbial biodegradation of pharmaceuticals, molecular mechanisms of HSV-1 viruses, and interdisciplinary educational initiatives in computational biology. She is affiliated with the Biology Department and maintains an active research program involving undergraduate students. Contact: sstrand@wooster.edu, Office: Williams 292.

Research Interests: Dr. Strand’s work bridges environmental microbiology and virology. She investigates bacterial degradation of antidepressants (e.g., venlafaxine, sertraline) and explores HSV-1 viral protein functions in pathogenesis. Her educational efforts emphasize hands-on learning in genetics and computational biology. She also promotes science outreach to engage high-school students in biomedical research.

Publications Trends: Her articles reflect a dual focus on environmental bioremediation and viral molecular biology. Recent work (2010s) emphasizes pharmaceutical biodegradation, while earlier studies (2000s) centered on HSV-1’s virion host shutoff protein. She also publishes on innovative undergraduate curriculum development and science communication strategies.

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