William S. Brooks, Ph.D.
- Office:
- Research Center, Room 101
- Phone:
- (731) 989-6698
- Email:
- wbrooks@fhu.edu
About
I am an Assistant Professor of Biology, husband, and father. Most of all, I am a Christian.
Education
- B.S., Chemistry, FHU, 2002
- Ph.D., Cell Biology, UAB, 2007
Office Hours
- Monday - 8:30-9:20, 12:30-1:20
- Tuesday - 8:30-10:20
- Wednesday - 8:30-9:20, 12:30-1:20
- Thursday - 8:30-10:20
- Friday - 8:30-9:20, 12:30-1:20
Class Schedule
- Biology Seminar I - MW - 7:30-8:20
- Anatomy & Physiology - MWF - 9:30-10:20
- Cell Bio/Molec Genetics - MWF - 1:30-2:20
- A&P Labs - TR - 11:30-2:20
- Molecular Bio Lab - R - 2:30-5:30
Home
After graduating high school, I could not wait to attend college at FHU. I knew since long before that Freed-Hardeman was where I wanted to receive my college education. I majored in Chemistry and minored in Mathematics during my 4 years. But, even more important than the academics, I grew spiritually. My time at FHU was truely fantastic! Most of my fellow students in Chemistry and Biology were planning to go on to medical school (everyone is always pre-med), but my interest was in biomedical research. I wanted to find new cures and treatments and let the doctors deal with patients. After graduating from FHU in 2002, I began working as a Research Assistant at UAB in the lab of Dr. Robert Carter. I continued there until I began a doctoral program that same year.
In 2003, I started a Ph.D. program in Cell Biology at UAB. I worked in the lab of Dr. David Crawford, a Pediatric Oncologist. My research focused on a novel protein, G2E3, and its role in the cell cycle and the biology of cancer. During graduate school, I not only did research, but I was able to train a wide variety of individuals including undergraduates, other graduate students, medical students, and oncology fellows. I was also honored by being asked to guest lecture to the medical students on the topic of Cell Biology of Cancer. These experiences led me to conclude that I had a strong passion for teaching others.
While in graduate school in Birmingham, I had the pleasure of serving as the youth minister for the Hoover church of Christ. I worked with amazing young people and great parents. I also reconnected with a friend from college who I later married, Jenni (Tindall) Brooks. In 2007, I completed my Ph.D. That same year I was selected as the Outstanding Doctoral Student in the Department of Cell Biology. After graduation, I joined the faculty of FHU and have loved working for this great university since. In 2007, Jenni and I welcomed our daughter Shelby into the world.
Freed-Hardeman gave so much to me, lifelong friends, a wife, a great education, and spiritual maturity. I hope to give back to this university during my time working as a Biology faculty member. Biology is a difficult subject, and my courses are rigorous. My goals are to teach students and prepare them in the best way possible for life after FHU, whether it be medical school, graduate school, dental school, or simply getting a job. My education, training, and countless hours of study have taught me what it takes to succeed in this discipline. Now, I'm teaching the next generation of students how to be successful.
