B.S. Loyola University-Chicago
B.A. Loyola University-Chicago
Ph.D. University of Illinois at Chicago
Background
Dr. Chamberlain concurrently earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology (with minors in Chemistry and Psychology) and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in English from Loyola University-Chicago in 2004. After spending a couple years as a lab technician at Midwestern University, she went on to receive a Ph.D. in 2013 from the University of Illinois at Chicago from the department of Microbiology and Immunology. Her doctoral research, under Dr. Lijun Rong, focused on identifying host factors utilized by the Influenza and Marburg viruses using a high-throughput screening process.
Dr. Chamberlain worked as a science writer and editor prior to joining USF. She authored High School Biology Unlocked, 2016 and reviewed/authored Cracking AP Biology, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, and several other titles.
Dr. Chamberlain is a member of the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS) and the American Physiological Society (APS).
Research Interests
Collaboration and student research welcome!
Fun Facts
Primary Course:
Other Courses Taught:
