Research Faculty

Shinichi Asano, Ph.D.

Shinichi Asano, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Sciences

Office: A333
Lab: J101
Phone: (304) 647-6361

Education and Training

Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences
West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia

Postdoctoral Training

West Virginia University, School of Medicine
Marshall University, School of Pharmacy
University Colorado Boulder, Integrative Physiology

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Garrett Clemons, Ph.D.

Garrett Clemons
Assistant Professor
Biomedical Sciences

Phone: 304-793-6839

Education and Training

B.S. Exercise Physiology, WVU

Ph.D. Cellular Biology and Anatomy, LSU-Health Shreveport

Industry Postdoc, Atrium Health Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, Charlotte, NC

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Jill Cochran PhD, APRN, CFNP

Jill Cochran PhD, APRN, CFNP
Associate Professor, Clinical Sciences
Practicing NP at Robert C. Byrd Clinic
Privileges at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center
Specialties: General Pediatrics

Office: (304) 793-6801
Fax: (304) 647-6379

Education and Training

Ph.D. WVU School of Nursing at Morgantown, WV Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing
MSN WVU School of Nursing at Morgantown, WV Masters of Science in Nursing

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Marina Diioia, Ph.D.

Marina Diioia, Ph.D., FNAOME
Vice Chair and Associate Professor of Microbiology & Immunology
Biomedical Sciences

Office: A315 Main Building
Lab: J105
Phone: (304) 647-6370
Fax: (304) 793-6884

Education and Training

Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, Madison, WI
Field: Zoonotic Disease Vaccine Design and Development

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Courtney D. Eleazer, Ph.D.

Courtney D. Eleazer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Anatomy
Biomedical Sciences

(304) 647-6281
(304) 793-6884 - fax
Lab: B307

Education /Training

Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
M.A., University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee
B.S., Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida

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Cameron Felty, D.O.

Cameron Felty, D.O.
Assistant Professor
Clinical Sciences

Office: C329
Phone: 304-647-6326

Education and Training

BA, Chemistry,Morehead State University, Morehead KY

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate TN

Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon NH

Forensic Pathology Fellowship
Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office, Cleveland OH

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Brian Nelson Griffith, Ph.D.

Brian Nelson Griffith, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biomedical Science
Teaching: Biochemistry and Nutrition
Mentor: Lisa M. Salati, Ph.D.

Office: A-314
Phone: (304) 647-6225
Fax: (304) 645-4859
Cell Phone: 304-661-4993

Education and Training

Ph.D from West Virginia University School of Medicine

M.S. from West Virginia University; Morgantown, WV

B.S. in biology and B.A. in chemistry from Alderson-Broaddus College; Philippi, WV

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Tuoen Liu, M.D., Ph.D.

Tuoen Liu, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Biomedical Sciences

Office: (304) 647-6427
Fax: (304) 793-6884

Education and Training

M.D.: Central South University Xiangya School of Medicine, China

Ph.D.: Idaho State University

Postdoctoral training: Washington University in St Louis

Research Interests

Overall, the research area in our lab includes pharmacology, genetics, hematology and oncology.

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Gretchen Lovett, Ph.D.

Gretchen Lovett, Ph.D.
Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences

Office: C304
Phone: 304-520-2586

Education and Training

PhD: Clinical Psychology, University of Virginia
MA: Clinical Psychology, University of Virginia
BA: English and Psychology, University of Virginia

Postdoctoral Training

Clinical Psychology Internship
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Intern in Pediatric Neuropsychology

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Aaron McGuffin, M.D.

Aaron McGuffin, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Department of Clinical Sciences

Office: C325
Phone: 304-647-6202

Education and Training

Medical Doctor - Marshal University School of Medicine, Huntington, WV
Pediatrics
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry - Marshall University, Huntington, WV

Research Interest

Case Reports - Pediatrics
Medical Education

Awards and Honors

WVSOM Student Government Association Appreciation Award 2019-2020

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Jake Neumann, Ph.D.

Jake Neumann, Ph.D.
Chair Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical Sciences

Office: A315
Lab: 217 Science Building
Phone: (304) 793-6236
Fax: (304) 793-6884

Education and Training

Ph.D., Pharmacology, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Postdoctoral training, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

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Christopher L. Pankey, Ph.D.

Christopher L Pankey, Ph.D.

Department of Biomedical Sciences

Office: A326
Lab: J215
Phone: (304) 793-6576

Education/Research Training

Postdoctoral Training
United States Department of Agriculture – Agricultural Research Service – Grand Forks Human Nutrition Center
Grand Forks, ND
Field: Exercise Science

Doctor of Philosophy
University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Field: Obesity, Reproductive Biology

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Dovenia Ponnoth, Ph.D.

Dovenia Ponnoth, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pharmacology
Biomedical Sciences

Office: A326 Main Building
Phone: (304) 647-6297
Fax: (304) 793-6884

Education and Training

Postdoctoral Research Associate
West Virginia University, School of Medicine, Morgantown WV
Field: Vascular Pharmacology

ORISE Fellow, National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH), Morgantown WV
Field: Lung Toxicology

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Deborah Schmidt, D.O.

Deborah Schmidt, D.O.
Associate Professor, WVSOM, Department of Osteopathic Principles & Practice Practicing OMM and Medical Acupuncture at Robert C. Byrd Clinic Consult privileges for NMM/OMM at Greenbrier Valley Medical Center

Phone: (304) 647-6247

Specialties

Board Certified – Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
Board Certified – Family Practice, ACOFP
Physician Acupuncturist
Cranial Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

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