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Russell Centanni, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus, Department of Biological Sciences

Year arrived at BSU: 1973
Mailing Address:
Department of Biology
Boise State University
Boise, ID 83725-1515

E-Mail Address: rcentan@boisestate.edu

ACADEMIC DEGREES & POSITIONS

  • B.S., Biology – John Carroll University, 1964
  • M.S., Biology – John Carroll University, 1966
  • Ph.D., Microbiology – University of Montana, 1971
  • Postdoctoral Positions: Immunology – University of British Columbia, 1981-82

TEACHING

BIOL 100 Concepts of Biology
BIOL 205 Microbiology
BIOL 297 Biology of AIDS
BIOL 310 Pathogenic Bacteriology
BIOL 420/420G Immunology

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Emerging Infectious Diseases
Blood-borne Pathogens
Mechanisms of Pathogenesis
HIV/AIDS Peer Education Issues
Prevention Education Issues

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Laboratory Manual for Pathogenic Bacteriology 1995 126p.

HIV and AIDS Questions, Answers and Glossary 1993 23p.

Laboratory Exercises in Microbiology 2nd ed. 1990 95p.

UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE STUDENT INTERACTIONS

I serve as the academic advisor for students pursuing professional education in Veterinary Medicine and Chiropractic Medicine. Additionally, I advise those biology majors who are seeking graduate education in medical microbiology or immunology.

The key to curbing transmission of HIV infection and disease rests with prevention education messages as delivered by peers of the target audience. Thus, I continue to seek students interested in delivering such prevention messages to their peer group.