Stephen Karaganis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Office: Natural Sciences Building, Room 339
Email: skaraganis@wtamu.edu
Phone: 806-651-3870
Professional Profile
Dr. Karaganis joined the WTAMU Department of Life, Earth, and Environmental Sciences in 2014. He received his bachelor’s degree in biology, with a minor in chemistry, from Wabash College in Indiana in 1998. He received his Ph.D. in the field of circadian biology from Texas A&M University in 2008.
Teaching and Related Service
Dr. Karaganis teaches human anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, advanced physiology, and neuroscience courses at WTAMU. He has previously taught additional courses in histology and research methodology at the university level. He is a member of The Society for Neuroscience and The Society for Science Based Medicine. Dr. Karaganis also serves as the faculty advisor for pre-physical therapy and pre-occupational therapy students at WTAMU.
Research and Creative Activity
Dr. Karaganis is currently interested in studying molecular and physiological aspects of the circadian clock in the murine gastrointestinal tract. He is also collaborating in the field of neuropathic pain research in rodent models, and is interested in exploring scientific, philosophical, and social issues in modern human healthcare and education.