David R. Wessner

Professor of Biology and Associate Director of the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies at Davidson College, Dr. David Wessner teaches introductory biology and courses on microbiology, genetics, and HIV/AIDS. His research focuses on viral pathogenesis. He is co-author of Microbiology, an undergraduate textbook, and Vision and Change in Undergraduate Education: A Call to Action. He also is a member of the American Society for Microbiology Committee for K-12 Education. Prior to joining the faculty at Davidson, David conducted research at the Navy Medical Center. He earned his PhD in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from Harvard University and his BA in Biology from Franklin and Marshall College.
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