Biology Faculty
Dr. Jack Bolton
Jack studied for an integrated master’s degree in Bioscience at Durham University, then stayed to complete a PhD. His laboratory research focused on pathogenic Gram-negative bacteria, primarily the expression of the N2O reductase enzyme of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. He also has research experience in industrial drug development, antibiotic resistance inhibitors, novel methods in microscopy, and seabird ecology.
Dr. Wai-Foong Hong
Dr. Hong studied in Taiwan and Australia before moving to the United States. She is a specialist in genetic research and worked as a research associate for Mississippi State University and Ohio State University before coming to Sterling.
Her teaching strategy is to instruct in a way that enables students to understand the concepts thoroughly, analyze the issues critically and apply knowledge in practical ways. She also places significance on student learning through experience, by a series of practical experiments and tasks.