Dr. Jenora Waterman
Director, Applied Science and Technology PhD Program at North Carolina A&T State University
EDUCATION
Ph.D.
Functional Genomics / North Carolina State University
M.S.
Biology / North Carolina A&T State University
B.S.
Biology / Bennett College
Dr. Jenora T Waterman is the N.C. A&T College of Science and Technology Director of the Applied Science and Technology Ph.D. Program.
Dr. Waterman has served as a professor at North Carolina A&T State University, including Associate Professor of Comparative Medicine and Assistant Professor of Functional Genomics. In addition, she was the Principal Investigator of Respiratory Biology and Toxicology.
Dr. Waterman has had a prestigious career. She has made fundamental discoveries, including improving the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) among agricultural workers. The Waterman Lab aimed to understand cellular and molecular mechanisms governing respiratory diseases affecting pigs and farmworkers in concentrated animal feeding operations, such as swine confinement facilities (SCF). Her lab showed for the first time that pigs reared indoors and those raised outdoors exhibit structural and cellular differences in their respiratory system.
Dr. Waterman did postdoctoral research at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Her research involved Cell Biology and Pulmonary Physiology. Dr. Waterman has published many scholarly articles, including the Effect of Mucin and Bicarbonate Ion on Corrosion Behavior of AZ31 Magnesium Alloy for Airway Stents.
Dr. Waterman is a Bennett College for Women graduate with a BS in Biology, an MS in Biology from NC A&T (Aggie Pride!), and a Ph.D. in Functional Genomics from N. C. State.
Dr. Waterman sets the goals, direction, and vision for the Applied Science and Technology Ph. D. programs. You will hear from our distinguished speaker, Dr. Jenora T. Waterman.