Research 101

Interview with Dr. Tom Manning

This week Dr. Lovern talks with Dr. Tom Manning. Dr.  Manning has taught Instrumental Analysis, Environmental Chemistry, Physical Chemistry I, Marine chemistry, Research classes and different 1000 level classes and labs. His primary research interests are drug development related to the treatment of cancer, bacterial and viral infections and neurological diseases. His undergrad group has 20 novel complexes that have entered pre-clinical trials at the National Cancer Institute, developed and patented a drug that works against Multidrug Resistant Tb, and has recently published novel treatments for COVID19. He also has active projects for oyster and coral restoration.

Interview with Dr. Crystal Randolph

Today Dr. Lovern chats with Dr. Crystal Randolph Ph.D., CCC-SLP. Dr. Randolph is an Associate Professor at Valdosta State University and her research interests lie in Speech Pathology and Audiology as well as Communication Sciences and Disorders. 

Interview with Dr. Fred Knowles

Dr. Lavonna Lovern takes time to chat with Dr. Fred Knowles, a professor at Valdosta State University who teaches Criminal Justice and is Chair of Native American and Indigenous Studies.  His research interests are in the areas of ethnicity, class, gender, the construction of law, and Indian Law.