At Bellarmine, whether you are learning online or on-campus, you’ll receive dedicated support from passionate professors.
Dr. Steven D. Wilt, Program Director, is a developmental and molecular biologist interested in the physiology of the retinal pigment epithelium. Dr. Wilt also uses molecular biology and bioinformatics tools
to study the phylogeny of tight junction molecules.
Dr. Savita Chaurasia teaches Medical Biochemistry. She is a biochemist researching plant-based natural products as sources of new drug candidates, which play a vital role in the health care system. She is also working
on the green synthesis of nanoparticles which are of great significance in many industries, including food preservation, cosmetics, pharmacy, and medicine.
Dr. Sonja Bareiss teaches Neuroscience, Anatomy, Pain Neuroscience and Biophysical Agents. Her research interests are in the area of pain following central nervous system injury and neurodegenerative disease. She is particularly
interested in the neuroprotective effect of exercise and other pharmacotherapies to treat chronic pain (post-spinal cord injury) and diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and diabetic peripheral neuropathy.
Dr. Christopher Wingard teaches Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiology and Pathology while participating in Human Performance Health Promotion I and II. His research interests have been in investigating the response of the cardiovascular
system to environmental challenges including: diet, exercise and air pollution. Particular focus has been on the mechanisms underlying the responses to ischemic injuries, metabolic syndrome and inhaled xenobiotic materials.
Dr. Daniel Golemboski teaches Advances in Infection, Immunity, and Genomics. He is a microbiologist and the research in his lab is concerned with bacterial antibiotic resistance. Through the process of DNA sequencing,
genome assembly, and in-depth genetic analysis he is attempting to elucidate mechanisms of antibiotic resistance and the development of virulence factors in pathogenic bacteria.
Dr. Chantal Prewitt currently teaches Anatomy and Neuroscience and participates in the Service Learning courses. Her research interests include refining pedagogy of anatomy and neuroscience, developing continuing education courses
for DPTs, and use of technology in education.