Dr. Michael Grantham

Title: Associate Professor
Email: mgrantham@missouriwestern.edu
Phone: (816)271-5603
Accepting Students: Yes

Quick Bio

I came to MoWest in 2016 with a strong interest in teaching and mentoring undergraduate research in microbiology and virology. I have taught a range of courses, including Virology, Medical and Public Health Microbiology, Molecular Cell Biology, Pathogenic Microbiology, and Principles of Biology. My research group focuses on two main topics: 1) the molecular biology of influenza A virus, and 2) identification of viruses in campus ponds. In addition to those traditional research projects, I integrate research projects into the laboratory sections of the courses that I teach whenever possible. Students interested in undergraduate research are encouraged to contact me for more information.

Education/Academic Qualifications

B.S., Chemistry and Biology, Emporia State University, 2000
Ph.D., Microbiology and Immunology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Shreveport, 2006
Postdoctoral Fellow – Washington University School of Medicine, 2006-2007
Postdoctoral Fellow – Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 2007-2010
Assistant Research Professor – University of Maryland School of Public Health, 2010-2016