Lisa A. Davis

Dedicated and student-focused biology educator and researcher with a PhD in Immunology/Microbiology and extensive experience teaching college-level courses. Proven expertise in developing and delivering engaging curricula in General Biology and Microbiology, with experience incorporating key concepts from Anatomy & Physiology, as well as a strong foundation in Ecology and Evolution principles. Passionate about fostering an inclusive and dynamic learning environment through evidence-based teaching practices, curriculum development, and faculty mentorship. Committed to student success, equity in STEM education, and integrating innovative instructional methodologies. Strong research background in cellular and molecular biology, including immunology, apoptosis, cancer biology, and receptor biology.

• Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT, Faculty, 08/01/24–Present, Teach College Biology (Biology 1610) and Microbiology (Biology 2060), delivering engaging lectures and supporting lab instruction., Develop dynamic course materials, mentor students and adjunct faculty, and implement innovative teaching methodologies., Serve as a concurrent instructor for Biology 1610 at Itineris Early College High School., Created and developed the Biology 2060 Canvas Development site to enhance student learning and accessibility., Participate in faculty groups focused on curriculum development, student engagement, and instructional technology.
• Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, UT, Adjunct Faculty, 05/01/19–08/01/24, Instructed General Biology and Microbiology lecture and lab courses, both in-person and online., Co-facilitated the Equitable and Inclusive Teaching Practices Level 1 Course with the Faculty Development and Transformational Educational Initiatives Department., Designed and assessed student-centered curriculum, incorporating active learning strategies., Provided virtual instruction using Zoom, WebEx, and Screencastify during COVID-19.
• Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, CO, Adjunct Faculty, 01/01/08–01/01/14, Taught courses and labs in Human Biology, General Biology, Microbiology, and Anatomy & Physiology., Trained in human cadaver lab instruction., Served on the Microbiology faculty group for curriculum development and assessment.
• Community College of Aurora, Denver, CO, Adjunct Faculty, 06/01/02–08/01/02, Designed and taught Microbiology lecture and lab courses., Developed student-centered instructional materials and assessments.

• Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) Certification, 2023-2024
• Equitable and Inclusive Teaching Practices Level 1 Course, Co-facilitator, 2022-2023
• Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) for STEM Fellowship, Member, 2021-2022
• Equitable & Inclusive Teaching Practices Courses (Levels 1-3), 2021-2022
• Teach Anywhere – Remote Teaching Faculty Development, 2020

• JEDI Warriors in the Classroom, Salt Lake Community College Regional Equity Symposium: Equity in Science Education: Strategies for Inclusive Classrooms, 2022
• Vaccines and Autism, SciQuest Presentation, Arapahoe Community College, 2012
• Apoptosis Pathways and Immune Regulation, National Immunology Conference, 2006
• Enhancement of Apoptosis by 5-Fluorouracil and 13-cis-Retinoic Acid and Vitamin E Succinate Combination in Human Colon Cancer Cells, American Association for Cancer Research 92nd annual meeting, 2001
• Induction of Apoptosis by Allium Sativum (Garlic) in Human Colon Adenocarcinoma Cells, American Association for Cancer Research 91st annual meeting, 2000

• Faculty Mentor, for new adjunct instructors teaching Biology 1610, Salt Lake Community College Biology department, 2024-Present
• Member, Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity for STEM, 2022-2023
• Guest Lecturer, Ascent Academies of Utah, 2017, 2018
• Guest Lecturer, Pomona High School, 2005, 2006
• Student Tutor, Montclair Elementary School, 2004-2005
• National Honors Society Science & Math Tutor, Brighton High School & Albion Middle School

• JNK regulates the release of proapoptotic mitochondrial factors in reovirus-infected cells, Clarke P, Meintzer SM, Wang Y, Moffitt LA, Richardson-Burns SM, Johnson GL, Tyler KL, J Virol, 12/01/04, 78, 23, 13132-8
• Two distinct phases of virus-induced nuclear factor kappa B regulation enhance tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand-mediated apoptosis in virus-infected cells, Clarke P, Meintzer SM, Moffitt LA, Tyler KL, J Biol Chem, 05/16/03, 278, 20, 18092-100

• National Jewish Research & Medical Center / University of Colorado, Denver, CO, Pre-doctoral Trainee / Research Associate, 08/01/01–05/01/08, Conducted research on the Phosphatidylserine Receptor (PSR) and its role in cell death recognition., Performed DNA sequencing, vector cloning, RT-PCR, siRNA knockdown, flow cytometry, fluorescent microscopy, western blotting, and ELISA techniques to investigate molecular and cellular mechanisms., Designed and executed experiments to explore apoptosis regulation and immune system interactions., Presented experimental findings at national scientific conferences., Published peer-reviewed articles on molecular pathways regulating cell death and immune signaling.
• Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, Graduate Research Associate, 01/01/00–08/01/01, Conducted research to evaluate the role of vitamins in regulating cell death., Performed cell culture growth assays, mitochondrial metabolism assays, DNA fragmentation analysis, fluorescent and electron microscopy to determine cell physiology and morphology., Designed and executed experiments to explore apoptosis regulation and cancer cell cycle dysregulation., Presented experimental findings at national scientific conferences.
• University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, Laboratory Technician, 05/01/99–01/01/00, Conducted protein isolation and purification, utilizing centrifugation, spectrophotometry, Western Blot, and HPLC techniques., Maintained laboratory compliance with safety protocols and quality control measures.