Emalie MullaneWhat is your major?
Biology
Minors?
Dance
What year do you graduate?
Spring 2026
Where are you from?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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Kylar Byrd Ph.D. Student and Teaching Assistant, Department of Biology We remember Kylar for his contributions to our academic community and the impact he made on those around him. November 2025 https://vancleve.theoretical.bio/ |
Riya Paranthan, O.D.What is your connection to the Department of Biology?
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 18, 2026) — Six educators were honored Feb. 17 as the 2026 Great Teacher Award recipients. They are:
Donna L. Geuser, MS, CIH (retired), is certified in the comprehensive practice of industrial hygiene by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Amy Wilson has a passionate belief in the power of education to allow one to achieve their dreams. Her love of science has driven her educational and career choices throughout her life. She grew up in a small town in Kentucky and went to the University of Kentucky, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree (1988) in the Biology Department and a Ph.D. in molecular biology (1994). Following a post-doctoral fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Wilson was a scientist for a biotechnology company and then went to Brooklyn Law School.
Meredith Giglia van der Velden, M.D, M.B.A, is a pediatric critical care medicine physician at Boston Children’s Hospital. She is a native of Fort Thomas, Kentucky.
Jaliya Slaton is a native of Madisonville, Kentucky. She earned her Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Kentucky and later completed her Master of Business Administration at the University of Louisville. With over eight years of experience in clinical research, Jaliya has developed a strong foundation in advancing healthcare through innovative studies and patient-focused initiatives. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys content creation, hiking, caring for house plants and spending quality time with friends and family.
