Jana L. Comer, M. S.
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

e-mail address: jcomer@biochic.com

ASM 2002 - Salt Lake City Information


Education

M. S. – 2008 Oklahoma State University, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Advisor: Ulrich Melcher. Collaborating advisor: Jacqueline Fletcher.

B.S. - 1999 Summa Cum Laude Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.


Honors and Awards

2nd place, poster competition OK BIOS meeting, OKC, OK
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Honorable Mention
Phi Kappa Phi National Fellowship First Alternate
Sitlington Enriched Graduate Scholarship
McAlester Scottish Rite Scholarship
Paul F. Kruse Award for outstanding biochemistry senior
College of Agriculture Top Ten Senior Award
College of Agriculture Joseph Fleming Scholarship
Lew Wentz Scholarship
Pioneer Telephone Cooperative Scholarship
Heller and Merck Award for outstanding biochemistry upperclassman
Grace Knox Award for outstanding biochemistry student
Sir Alexander Fleming Scholar, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation


Professional Affiliations and Honorary Societies

American Society for Microbiology (2001-2002)
International Organization of Mycoplasmologists (2005-2006)
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Lambda Upsilon Honorary Chemical Society
Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society
Golden Key National Honor Society


Career Interests

I am interested in a position in the microbioloical, biochemical, or chemical fields that requires creativity and innovation. I would like to use my problem solving skills to make a positive impact. My past positions have been in both commercial and academic settings.


Personal Information

Hobbies: I am a member of the First Christian Church bell choir.  Click here for a JuBELLation performance.  I also enjoy gardening and playing the piano.

Family: There are two guys in my life: my husband, Gene Comer, and my dog, Zeus.