Dr. Jennifer Robbins

Dr. Robbins earned her PhD in Biochemistry from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2001. She has been at Xavier since 2002. Major roles in this time include the formers Chair of Biology,  Founding Co-Chair of the Core Curriculum Committee, Chair of Board of Graduate Studies, Co-Chair of the Faculty Assembly and PI of the HHMI Inclusive Excellence grant. Dr. Robbins has also held visiting faculty or visiting scientist positions at University of California San Francisco (Pediatrics), University of California Berkeley (Plant and Microbial Biology), and University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (Internal Medicine). An infectious diseases biologist, her research has mostly focused on placental pathogens that harm women and their fetuses during pregnancy. She has also worked on public health problems in the filed of HIV and health disparities. Currently, Dr. Robbins is serving as Associate Provost, Strategic Initiatives, while still teaching some Biology courses and advising students.