Congratulations to Dr. James B. Pease, Assistant Professor of WFU Biology at Wake Forest University! Dr. Pease’s publication “Phylogenomics reveals three sources of adaptive variation during a rapid radiation” was awarded the 2019 Stebbins Medal by the International Association for Plant Taxonomy [IAPT]! IAPT is pleased to announce the 2019 Stebbins Medal for an outstanding…
Dr. William Conner and his co-researcher Dr. Nicholas Dowdy have found that certain members of the Tiger moth family do not duck and dive from predatory bats with the same vigor as their counterparts. Strikingly, we observed that moths with weak or no chemical defences often dive away to escape bat attacks. However, moths with…
Dr. Pat Lord discusses the Coronavirus with USA Today in the article “Everything you need to know about coronavirus, the deadly illness alarming the world” published on January 29, 2020. The coronavirus (which has nothing to do with Corona beer) is a word that has become all too common in today’s society due to an…
The Museum of Anthropology’s new exhibit ‘Outbreak: Epidemics in a Connected World‘ will be open through May 15, 2020. Stop by to learn about diseases and epidemics showcased in this exhibit by Dr. Pat Lord’s first-year seminar students! Admission is free. The Museum is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30…
We are saddened to announce that Gerald W. Esch, Charles M. Allen Professor Emeritus of Biology, died December 18, 2019. Dr. Esch joined Wake Forest’s biology faculty in 1965. He retired in 2017. At Wake Forest, he held a number of academic and administrative positions, including Charles M. Allen Professor of Biology, dean of the…
POSITION FILLED Assistant Professor in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology The Department of Biology at Wake Forest University invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor who will complement our existing research strengths by developing a thriving, extramurally-funded research program. Candidates whose expertise includes cell signaling, mechanisms of differentiation, cell…
A new study, led by Wake Forest University’s Dr. Regina Joice Cordy, is taking a step forward to better help people suffering from chronic malaria! The study sheds light on how a successful parasite can coexist in its host without killing it. . . . [W]e observe a series of changes in metabolic activity as…
MUDAY NAMED CHARLES M. ALLEN PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY Dr. Gloria Muday has been awarded the title of Charles M. Allen Professor of Biology effective July 1, 2019. This endowed professorship honors the life of Medallion of Merit award winner and Emeritus Professor of Biology Charles M. Allen (’39, MA ’41). Muday is a Professor in…
A recent article by Alex Abrams features how the advanced microscopy facilities of Wake Forest Department of Biology are a strong resource for teaching and research. An important aspect of having such advanced facilities and training equally available to students and Faculty is interaction, engagement, and cross-mentorship. Dr. Floge’s cutting-edge research is part of WFU’s…
POSITION FILLED, May 2019 The Department of Biology is currently searching for a Teacher-Scholar Postdoctoral Fellow in Microbiology to join our staff. If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit the following link for further information. This position offers opportunities to gain and refine expertise in teaching and mentoring undergraduate students while also pursuing…
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