Melissa P. Taverner

Associate Professor Chair, Division of Natural Sciences; Biology; Pre-Medical;
276-944-6775
McGlothlin-Street Hall, 211
mptavern@ehc.edu

Biography

Research: Tritrophic interaction of a phytochemical compound (ascimicin), an insect herbivore (gypsy moth) and its endemic baculovirus (gypsy moth nuclear polyhedrosis virus)

Student Research:  Effectiveness of different ascimicin extracts on viral efficacy, and their effects on gypsy moth population processes

Upcoming Research:  Cellular investigations into the role of bisphosphonates on jaw osteonecrosis


Educational Background

BA (Biology): Randolph-Macon Woman’s College; MSc (Virology) University of Reading, England; PhD (Environmental Sciences – Population Biology) University of Virginia


CV/Resume

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