Dr. Geoff Gearner
Professor of Biology
Graduate Program Coordinator
Dept. of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Lappin Hall, Room 301-E
Morehead State University
150 University Blvd, UPO 676
Morehead, KY  40351
606-783-2803                    E-mail: g.gearner@moreheadstate.edu

Dr. Geoff Gearner joined the faculty in 1990, after graduating from Texas A&M University with a Ph.D. in Microbiology. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 1981 from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas.  Dr. Gearner serves as the Department's Graduate Program Coordinator. He teaches BIOL 105 (Introduction to the Biological Sciences) for non-majors, BIOL 171 (Principles of Biology) for majors, BIOL 317 (Principles of Microbiology), BIOL 424/624 (Immunology), BIOL 428/628 (Virology), BIOL 443/643 (General Parasitology), and Biological Concepts (BIOL 601).  Dr. Gearner's current research interest is in the area of molecular monitoring of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and Escherichia coli host source tracking in the Triplett Creek watershed, Rowan County, Kentucky. Presently, research is underway in the Dry Creek Watershed; and in 2009, work will commence in the Triplett Creek Watershed. Both of these interdisciplinary projects will involve developing watershed plans for the purpose of eventual remediation.

Spring 2009 Schedule