Teaches introductory microbiology courses. He specializes in the ecology and evolution of infectious disease.
Assistant Professor
Nathan Steffens, PhD
Contact Us
Contact Nathan Steffens for information on Biology
Lewis Hall 211A
563-333-6431
SteffensNathan@eduftp.net
Education and Training
- PhD, University of Louisville, Biology
- BS, University of Arizona, Veterinary Science
Areas of Professional Interest
- Antibiotic resistance tradeoffs
- Evolution of SARS-CoV-2 virulence and tissue tropism
- Chlamydia trachomatis infection and chronic depression
Conference Presentations
- Steffens, N.R., Sexton, A.N., Garces, K.R., Hazelwood, A.C., Christian, N.S., Discussion Modality and Exam Performance in Introductory Environmental Biology, National Association of Biology Teachers Professional Development Conference, 2022
- Steffens, N.R., Ewald, P., An evolving pandemic: A systematic review of SARS-CoV-2 virulence. Society for the Study of Evolution, 2022
- Steffens, N., Ewald, P., Chlamydia trachomatis infection and depression in university students. Annual Department of Biology Presentations, University of Louisville, 2022
- Steffens, N. Ewald, P., The relative virulence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern. Graduate Student Regional Research Conference, 2022
- Steffens, N., Ewald, P., An association between Chlamydia trachomatis infection and depression in asymptomatic patients. International Meeting on Emerging Diseases and Surveillance, 2021