Jeanelle Morgan, Ph.D.
Professor & Associate Department Head
Office locationScience, Engineering, Tech, 161,
Area(s) of Expertise: Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Genetics, Microbiology (Advising Area of Expertise: Biology, Honors Program, Pre-Respiratory Therapy)
Courses Taught
- BIOL 1101 Biology – A Human Perspective
- BIOL 1107 Principles of Biology
- BIOL 2260K Microbiology for Allied Health Professions
- BIOL 3220K Genetics
- BIOL 3240K Cell Biology
- BIOL 4200K Molecular Cell Biology
Education
- Ph.D., Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics Drexel University
- B.S., Biology, Chemistry minor, Ursinus College
Research/Special Interests
Dr. Morgan’s research interests are broadly in the areas of molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, and bioinformatics. Specifically, she has collaborative student research projects that are using environmental DNA (eDNA) to detect antibiotic-resistant bacteria in waterways. Her students and she are also using eDNA detection to determine if fungal pathogens of reptiles are present in the environment. In the area of bioinformatics, Dr. Morgan’s students use various computer programs and databases to model proteins based on their DNA sequence and predict their pathogenicity in human diseases. Dr. Morgan’s research students not only learn marketable biological skills and techniques; they also gain valuable communication skills as they present their work at regional scientific conferences.
Publications
Moua, Nou, L McCuen, S White, S Bhat, M Flood, J Morgan. Antibiotic-resistant gram-negative bacteria in a local wastewater treatment plant in North Georgia. 2024. Georgia Journal of Science v82, article#5.
Leavell, M., Morgan, JM., Flood, M., Bhat, S. (2018) Enumeration of extended-spectrum- betalactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae from up- and downstream water samples and samples within a wastewater treatment plant in Hall County, Georgia, USA. Papers & Publications: Interdisciplinary Journal of Undergraduate. Volume 7, Article 9.
Evan C. Lampert and Jeanelle M. Morgan. (2015) “Bugs on Bugs”: An Inquiry-Based, Collaborative Activity to Learn Arthropod & Microbial Biodiverstiy. ABT 77(5):323-331.
Work Experience
- Professor, Associate Department Head, Department of Biology, University of North Georgia, Oakwood, GA.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Gainesville State College, Oakwood, GA.
- Postdoctoral Associate, Rutgers Center for Lipid Research, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ; mentor: George M. Carman
- Doctoral Research, Department of Biochemistry, Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA; mentor: Joseph T. Nickels, Jr.
- Research Assistant, Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, mentor Bruce Sachais
Personal Information
Advisor for Spectrum on the Gainesville Campus
Member of the following: PKAL Atlanta, Association for Biological Laboratory Education (ABLE), Georgia Academy of Science, Theobald Smith Society –American Society for Microbiology, Genetics Society of America, American Association of University Women, Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa, Beta Beta Beta