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Francina Towne
Assistant Professor of Immunology at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Francina Towne is an Associate Professor of Immunology and the Program Director for the Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBS) at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has been in her current position since July 2018, following a progression from Assistant Professor roles at the same institution starting in August 2016.12
Education and Career Background
Dr. Towne earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Arizona and completed her Ph.D. in Immunology at the University of Colorado Denver. Her career includes post-doctoral research at National Jewish Health and teaching positions at Regis University, where she taught both undergraduate and graduate courses.23
Personal Life
In addition to her academic roles, Dr. Towne is a mother to a one-year-old daughter and enjoys family activities such as hiking and attending soccer games. Interestingly, before pursuing a career in academia, she worked as an accountant for three years.2
