We are saddened to announce that William “Bill” Conner, Professor Emeritus of Biology, passed away on September 10, 2026. Dr. Conner joined Wake Forest’s biology faculty in 1988. He retired in 2022. At Wake Forest, his teaching reflected his interests in insect biology and animal behavior, paired with a consistent commitment to teaching biology at…
RETIRING FACULTY The following faculty member is retiring in the 2025-2026 Academic Year. Thank you for your incredible dedication and commitment over the years! Dr. Susan E. Fahrbach FACULTY TENURE AND PROMOTIONS Congratulations to the following faculty members who have received promotions, effective July 1, 2026: Promotion to Full Professor Dr. Ke Zhang Reid…
The WFU Department of Biology is proud to celebrate the career and extraordinary service to Wake Forest of Reynolds Professor of Developmental Neuroscience Susan E. Fahrbach on the occasion of her retirement. Congratulations, Susan! Dr. Fahrbach has been a fierce advocate for the Department of Biology […during her 22 years at Wake Forest], and she…
Congratulations! We are proud to announce that WFU Biology members have had the following proposals funded: Dr. Gloria Muday‘s proposal entitled “Understanding mechanisms for maintaining ROS homeostasis to protect plant reproduction from high temperature stress” has been funded by the United States Department of Agriculture. Dr. Miles Silman and Dr. Luis Fernandez‘s proposal entitled “Protecting…
Congratulations! We are proud to announce that WFU Biology members have had the following proposals funded: Dr. Miriam Ashley-Ross‘ proposal entitled “Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Assignment” has been funded by the National Science Foundation. Dr. Josh Currie‘s proposal entitled “Interrogating mechanisms of limb regeneration using a viral toolbox for molecular gain- and loss-of-function” has been…
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS Chair of Biology We thank and appreciate Dr. Erik C. Johnson, Professor of Biology, for his continued leadership and strong service as Chair of Biology! His reappointment will commence on July 1, 2025. Associate Chair of Biology Dr. Sarah McDonald Esstman, Professor of Biology, has been newly appointed as Associate Chair of Biology,…
The WFU Department of Biology is proud to celebrate the career and extraordinary service to Wake Forest of Teaching Professor Pat C.W. Lord on the occasion of her retirement. Congratulations, Pat! Dr. Lord has been one of the most versatile educators in the Biology Department, teaching a wide range of courses during her 25-year career…
We are saddened to announce that Hugo C. Lane, Professor Emeritus of Biology, passed away on January 30, 2025. Dr. Lane joined Wake Forest’s biology faculty in 1973. He retired in 2013. At Wake Forest, he taught vertebrate physiology, endocrinology, and biomedical ethics; moreover, he served as the Health Professions Advisor for 30 years. He…
Congratulations! We are proud to announce that WFU Biology members have had the following proposals funded: Dr. Sheri Floge‘s proposal entitled “Collaborative Research: A matter of life & death: Assessing bacterioplankton as sources of vitamin B1 and vitamers to the surface ocean” has been funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. Ke Reid‘s proposal…
RETIRING FACULTY The following faculty members are retiring in the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Thank you for your incredible dedication and commitment over the years! Dr. James F. Curran Dr. David J. Anderson Dr. William K. Smith FACULTY TENURE AND PROMOTIONS Congratulations to the following faculty members who have received promotions, effective July 1, 2024:…
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