characterization of receptors for bacteriophages UC-1 on the E. coli surface, and interference of plasmids on expression of genes controlling production of surface components of E. coli K12.
When I was actively involved in microbiological research, my primary interests revolved around surface interactions between microorganisms and included mechanisms involving conjugal pair formations in Escherichia coli K12 strains, characterization of receptors for bacteriophages UC-1 on the E. coli surface, and interference of plasmids on expression of genes controlling production of surface components of E. coli K12.
During the last 10 years, I have been active in university administration. I am currently serving as director of the Laboratory Animal Resources program.
As director of the Laboratory Animal Resources program, I am responsible for monitoring animal care and use in teaching and research and making certain the University of Oklahoma is in compliance with the laws and regulations governing animal care. This position has led me into concern for the question of animal rights and an analysis of the philosophical bases for animal rights in the context of a biological understanding of animal behavior.
I continue to teach courses in microbiology, particularly the introductory courses and an upper division course in the animal viruses. I also serve as adviser to more than 50 students in Master of Liberal Studies degree program.