- Professor of Biology
- Content Expert for BS Life Science Major (7-12) and ESL (Teacher Certification)
- Content Expert for BS Science (7-12) (Teacher Certification)
- Content Expert for BS Science (4-8) and ESL (Teacher Certification)
- Athletics Certification Officer
- Faculty Athletics Representative
Education
- PhD in Biomedical Sciences, University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
- BS in Biochemistry, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
- AS in Sciences, Alvin Community College
Courses Taught
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Integrating Concepts in Biology, our Capstone course
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Culture Techniques
- Animal Systems
- Biology Senior Seminars in Research
Teaching Focus
Awards and Honors
Additional Information
Dr. Horn has researched and published in tumor virology and genetics. Her dissertation focused on the retrovirus, Murine Sarcoma Virus, and its oncogene “src.” While at HBU, Dr. Horn has focused her research and presentations on science teaching strategies to encourage writing and critical thinking skills. She also serves as a reviewer of genetics textbooks and the MicrobeLibrary online Atlas. Presently, Dr. Horn is a part of the writing project at HBU.
Dr. Horn is the NCAA Athletics Certification Officer for the University. She serves on HBU’s Academic Affairs Committee and has served as the chair of the Medical Professions Advisory Committee and the Human Subjects Review Committee. She also has served as chair of the Cain Science Scholarship Committee and as a member of the Endowed Academic Scholarship committee. She served as a founding member of the HBU Honors College committee. Dr. Horn served as President of the HBU Faculty Assembly in 1995 and again in 2008-2009.
Dr. Horn enjoys working with the pre-optometry students and is the sponsor of HBU-POPS, the pre-optometry student organization. Dr. Horn is also the Faculty Secretary for the HBU Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa.
Dr. Horn has taught at the University of Houston, Alvin Community College and Houston Community College.
Dr. Horn served in 2010-2011 as the president of the Alumni steering committee for the University of Texas at Houston Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences. She is also a member of the UTHealth Development Board.
She continues to promote scientific literacy as a consultant for area science fairs. Dr. Horn’s hobbies include learning, reading and photography.