Lynn Lewis (llewis)

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llewis@umw.edu
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Academic Degrees

B.S., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University

Lynn O. Lewis, Professor of Biology, earned a Ph.D. (1987) in microbiology and a B.S. (1982) in biology from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. A former poultry virologist for the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Dr. Lewis is an expert on microbiology and virology, including disease mechanisms, microbial physiology and veterinary microbiology. Dr. Lewis’ current research involves the analysis of viruses that infect bacteria, and her students have presented research at meetings of the Virginia Academy of Science and the Virginia Branch of the American Society for Microbiology (ASM).

Dr. Lewis is a member of Sigma Xi, the Scientific Honor Society and the American Society for Microbiology. As the treasurer and a member of the Virginia Branch of the ASM, she has led discussions on the teaching of microbiology to undergraduates, making her a knowledgeable source on this topic.

Lynn Lewis in the News

Lynn Lewis Appointed Director of the Sciences

UMW is pleased to announce that Lynn Lewis, professor and chair of biological sciences, has been appointed to the position of Director of the Sciences in the UMW College of Arts and Sciences. This appointment represents a major step forward in reorganization efforts. After earning her PhD in microbiology from VA Read more…

Lewis Receives Third Annual Board of Visitors Faculty Leadership Award

The University of Mary Washington recognized professors in late August at the Fall 2023 Faculty Meeting. Professors of biology, education, environmental science, math and sociology were praised for their commitment to their fields, support of students and contributions to UMW and the surrounding community. Professor of Biology Lynn Lewis received the third annual Board Read more…
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