Christina Hendrickson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology
Arts & Sciences
Biology
Biography
Education and Certifications
- Ph.D. Clinical Laboratory Sciences
- Postdoctoral research fellow (2009- 2012)
The University of Oklahoma, Health Sciences Center, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy
Classes Taught
- BIOL 3273, Cancer Biology
- BIOL 2003, Human Anatomy/Physiology I
- BIOL 2041, Human Anatomy/Physiology I Laboratory
- SCI 1003, Methods of Scientific Inquiry (Online Section)
- BIOL 2103, Human Anatomy/Physiology II
- BIOL 2141, Human Anatomy/Physiology II Laboratory
- BIOL 2314, Introductory Microbiology (Lecture and Lab)
- BIOL 4991 and 4992, Research (Antibacterial Effects of Dandelion)
- Bio 2203, Cell Biology
- Bio 2314, Course Designer and Instructor- Hybrid Introductory Microbiology
- Bio 2314, Course Designer and instructor of Self-Paced Online Course, Introductory Microbiology
- Bio 2604L, Human Physiology lab in three formats of face to face, hybrid, and entirely online
- Bio 1211, General Biology Laboratory
Research
Investigating Anticancer and Antibacterial Effects of Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
Recognizing the historical importance of dandelion in traditional medicine across various cultures, my research aims to bridge the gap between historical wisdom and modern scientific understanding. At the core of my research lies the unraveling of the complex molecular mechanisms underlying the anticancer and antibacterial properties of dandelion. This journey began in 2019, driven by a commitment to uncover the therapeutic potential often overlooked in common perceptions of this resilient plant. As we explore the cellular details, the discovery of dandelion's significant effects on DNA repair genes and its ability to induce programmed cell death in cancer cells has added an extra layer of complexity and promise to our work.
This research is not limited to laboratory findings; it extends into the field of phyt