About the Department

Our faculty members maintain a broad interest in their disciplines with teaching and research interests in the following:

• Biochemistry
• Parasitology
• Mycology
• Bacteriology
• Immunology
• Virology
• Molecular Biology
• Computer Assisted Instruction
• Microbiome
• Toxinology

Faculty

Gerwald A. Köhler, Ph.D. (Research Profile)
Department Chair
Professor of Microbiology

Rashmi Kaul, Ph.D. (Research Profile)
Professor of Immunology

Crystal Nicole Johnson, Ph.D. (Research Profile)

Assistant Professor of Microbiology

Jacob R. Manjarrez, Ph.D., (Research Profile)

Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

Malabika Maulik, Ph.D., (Research Profile)

Clinical Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Microbiology

Tahlequah Faculty

Subhas Das, Ph.D., (Research Profile)

Associate Professor of Biochemistry

I-Hsiu (George) Huang, Ph.D. (Research Profile)
Assistant Professor of Microbiology

Allie Sherier, Ph.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Microbiology

Emeritus Faculty

Martin W. Banschbach, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus

Franklin R. Champlin, Ph.D., (Research Profile)

Professor of Microbiology

Charles G. Sanny, Ph.D. (Research Profile)
Professor Emeritus