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James F Graves [Email]
Associate Professor of Biology, teaches general microbiology, immunology and pathogenic microbiology. Graves’ publications and presentations have dealt with microbiology, public health, and the environment. His laboratory work focuses on bioremediation and degradation research, which has been supported by grants from the Federal Government and private industry. He is an elected member of the American Society for Microbiology. He was a research scientist at Indiana University, research associate at the University of Virginia, and a postdoctoral fellow at the University of North Carolina. Graves holds B.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Missouri. He joined the University in 1987.

Nancy L Gibney [Email]
Assistant Professor of Education, teaches reading and language arts methods at the elementary and secondary levels. Gibney’s publications and professional presentations deal with urban university and school partnerships. She presented at the 1996 Association and Curriculum Development’s National Conference regarding reconstructing teaching and learning practices through an urban school and university partnership. Gibney holds a B.A. from Western Michigan University, M.A. from Eastern Michigan University, and Ph.D. from Walden University. She joined the University in 1988.

Cindy A Gillham [Email]
Associate Librarian, Public Services, McNichols Campus Library, is responsible for the collections in biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, and history, as well as the provision of reference services and research skills instruction. She is the Special Collections Librarian. She holds a B.A. degree from Oakland University, and a M.I.L.S. from the University of Michigan. She joined the University in 1988.

Carla J Groh [Email]
Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Program, has taught courses in research and the politics of health care and teaches within all the programs in the College of Health Professions. Groh’s clinical interest is in the area of geripsychiatry and women’s health. Prior to coming to UDM, she was the director of Psychiatric Services for a community hospital in Detroit. Groh has been involved in multiple research studies and has several publications. She earned her B.S.N. and M.S.N. from Wayne State University in Adult Psychiatric/ Mental Health Nursing and a Ph.D. in Nursing from the University of Michigan. She joined the University in 1996.

Christopher Gilliard [Email]
Assistant Professor of English, teaches African-American literature and information theory. Gilliard earned his B.A. in English from the University of Detroit and his M.A. in English from Purdue University (he is currently working on his doctorate). At Purdue, he was awarded a Graduate Opportunities Fellowship to support his studies, which focus on rhetoric and composition and cultural studies. He served on Purdue’s College of Liberal Arts’ Affirmative Action Committee and the Advisory Committee to the dean of Liberal Arts concerning issues of diversity. Gilliard joined the University in 1998.

Josephine M Gambini [Email]
Professor of Special Education and Director of Italy Study Abroad Program, teaches courses in Special Education, Educational Psychology and Italian. Gambini’s interests include integrating the arts in the curriculum, collaboration in education and global studies. She presented nationally on the collaborative process and currently researches collaboration models and their use in education and mental health related services, and global educational experiences. Gambini received the College of Education and Human Services President’s Award for Faculty Excellence in 1996. She holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from San Francisco State University and a Ph.D. from Wayne State University. Gambini joined the University in 1974.

Gregory M Grabowski [Email]
Associate Professor of Biology, teaches physiology, pathophysiology and human anatomy. Dr. Grabowski came to the University after completion of his post-doctoral training at Harvard’s School of Public Health, where he began his research on pulmonary inflammation induced by metal containing particles in industrial settings. He was awarded National Institute of Health and Center for Indoor Air fellowships to fund his postdoctoral training, as well as Slocum-Lunz fellowships to fund his graduate studies. Grabowski holds a B.A. from Canisius College, M.S. from the University of Charleston, and Ph.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina. He joined the University in 1996.

Michael J Gleason [Email]
Associate Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, teaches biochemistry, nutrition and preventive dentistry. Publication topics range from basic biochemistry to applied clinical dentistry. He has presented continuing education lectures on computers in dentistry, dental office sterilization and nutrition. Gleason holds a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Dayton, a D.D.S. from Indiana University and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Kent State University. He joined the University in 1985.

Bernard Green [Email]
Professor of Psychology, teaches advanced psychopathology, theories of personality, theories of psychotherapy, abnormal psychology, psychotherapeutic technique, and the interpretive processes as applied to film. He has published a study of Oscar Wilde as well as short fiction and poetry. He is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology in Clinical Psychology and by Division 39 (Psychoanalysis) of the American Psychology Association. He holds a B.A. from the City College of the City of New York and a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. He joined the University in 1973.

James R Geist [Email]
Professor and Chairman of the Department of Diagnostic Sciences, teaches courses in pathology, oral medicine and oral radiology. His research interests concern the diagnostic efficacy of imaging systems and the effectiveness of educational techniques. Geist has had over 30 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts published. He has received the President's Award for Faculty Excellence and has been selected Outstanding Instructor nine times by dental and dental hygiene classes. Geist earned a D.D.S. from the University of Illinois and a M.S. in Oral Pathology from Indiana University. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and a past president of the Board. He joined the University in 1986.

Gary W Garrett [Email]
Associate Professor of Communication Studies, teaches advertising, advertising campaigns, public relations, public relations writing, public relations programs, and mass communication ethics. He has written and edited regional trade journals, annual reports, newsletters, magazines, brochures, health and safety guides for numerous not-for-profit organizations, and is a published poet. He is currently doing research in the areas of niche audience advertising and the use of the Internet as a new advertising medium and is the director of the Honors Program. Garrett holds B.A. and M.A. degrees from Wayne State University. He joined the University in 1991.

Harold H Greene [Email]
Associate Professor of Psychology, teaches Perception/Cognitive psychology, Experimental psychology and Learning and Memory. His research interests are generally aimed at determining functional organizations in the human visual system. One concern is the visual system’s representation of contours. Another is the representation of mechanisms involved in the search for a target object among irrelevant clutter. Research of this sort constrain theories of vision, and have real-life implications. He obtained a B.A. with honors from Queen’s University, Canada, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Cognitive/ Experimental Psychology from the University of Georgia. Before coming to UDM, Greene held research fellowships at the Center of Excellence for Research on Training (CERT) in Atlanta, and at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Greene joined the University in 1999.

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