Ben Brooks

Ben Brooks is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences at Rocky Vista University with an extensive academic and professional background.13 Here are some key details about his profile:

Education and Qualifications

Dr. Brooks holds multiple advanced degrees:

• PhD in Molecular Biology from the University of Wyoming
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wyoming
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from the University of Wyoming1

He also completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Pharmaceutics/Bioengineering at the University of Utah.14

Current Role and Responsibilities

At Rocky Vista University, Dr. Brooks serves as:

• Associate Professor of Biomedical Sciences
• Clerkship Director of Research Electives
• Director of the Vaccine Elective23

Research and Expertise

Dr. Brooks has expertise in several areas:

• Molecular and Cellular Biology
• Biochemistry
• Vaccines
• Surface plasmon resonance
• Prions
• Antimicrobials5

Professional Experience

Prior to his current role, Dr. Brooks:

• Led the engineering team at Carterra, developing a high-throughput Surface Plasmon Resonance instrument for drug companies
• Taught biochemistry to health science majors at North Dakota State University
• Managed NIH grants1

Additional Interests

Outside of his academic work, Dr. Brooks:

• Is involved in search and rescue teams with a certified HRD and tracking/trailing dog
• Owns land in Southeast Alaska where he is building a cabin1

Dr. Brooks is passionate about mentoring and teaching students, creating an environment where they can explore career opportunities and meet their goals.1