Bob Brennan, Jr, Ph.D., is a professor and chair of the Biology Department st the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO). Dr. Brennan has spent over 20 years studying infectious diseases. He received a B.S. in Biology from the University of South Dakota, an M.S. in Veterinary Medical Sciences (Microbiology) from Louisiana State University, and a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences (Microbiology) from Texas A&M Health Sciences Center. Prior to coming to UCO in 2009, Brennan worked as a Microbiology Specialist at 3M Corporation in their Medical Division.