Johnny El-Rady
Johnny El-Rady
Instructor
Contact
Office: SCA 329
Phone: 813/974-1590
Email:
Education
Ph.D. University of Southern Mississippi 1996.
Research
I am not currently involved in research, but my background is in molecular biology. Specifically, I worked on the identification and cloning of genes from the dimorphic fungus, Histoplasma capsulatum. This fungus, which is the leading cause of respiratory mycoses in animals, has the ability to convert from the mold form (found in the soil) to the yeast form in the lungs. Under the supervision of Dr. Glenmore Shearer, I was able to contribute to the molecular biology of this important pathogen.
I been at USF in August 1997 (too long as some of my students have said ?). I teach five courses (depending on the semester, department needs, etc.): BSC 2035 – Sex and Today’s World; MCB 3030 – General Microbiology; PCB 3063 – General Genetics; MCB 4404 – Microbial Physiology and Genetics; and MCB 5815 – Medical Mycology.
I also teach in the Honors College: I am one of the instructors of the IDH 4000 (Major Works/Major Issues) seminar course. Please email me if you need more information about any of the above courses.
Dr. Johnny El-Rady was featured in the St. Petersburg Times for his use of technology in the classroom. Read the full article here
Current Courses