Research Interests
innate immune systemintracellular infectionsvirus detection and regulationnematode C. elegansinnate immune responsevirusesintracellular pathogensnovel natural pathogensnematodeshost responsegenetics
Opportunities
Work Study Positions Available: Yes
Interested Biology, Chemistry, PPD, or BME majors contact Dr. Sowa to inquire.
Grant Funded Positions Available: Yes
Interested Biology, Chemistry, PPD, or BME majors contact Dr. Sowa to inquire.
Course-Credit Research Opportunities Available: No
Volunteer Research Positions Available: No
Biography
Dr. Sowa joined the WCU Biology faculty in 2019, where she teaches in the Cell & Molecular Biology concentration. Her research interests center around how cells and viruses interact. She also runs the Nematode Hunters outreach programs, which brings together K-12 students and undergraduate researchers in an effort to discover new pathogens of nematodes.