Dr. Drew Benson
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[edit] Education
Fellowship in Research and Science Teaching : Emory University School of Medicine
Doctorate of Philosophy in Avian Reproductive Physiology : The University of Georgia
Bachelors Avian Biology : The University of Georgia
[edit] Publications
Benson, A.P., Christensen, V.L., Fairchild, B.D., Davis, A.J. (2009) The mRNA for zona pellucida proteins B1, C and D in two genetic lines of turkey hens that differ in fertility. Anim Reprod Sci. 111(2-4):149-159.
Hoffman, J.B., Benson, A.P., Christensen, V.L., Fairchild, B.D., Davis, A.J. (2007) Follicular development and expression of the messenger ribonucleic acid for the inhibin/activin subunits in two genetic lines of turkey hens that differ in total egg production. Poult Sci. 86(5):944-52.
Benson, A.P., V.L. Christensen, B.D. Fairchild, A.J. Davis (under review) Expression of the mRNA for Zona pellucida proteins A, B2 and X in two genetic lines of turkey hens that differ in fertility.
Benson, A.P., M.E. Freeman, J.B. Hoffman, A.J Davis. (under review) Gonadotropin and steroid hormone regulation of Zona pellucida proteins C and D messenger RNA in Avian granulosa cells.
Hoffman, JB, M.E. Freeman, A.P. Benson, A.J. Davis (under review) Hormonal regulation of the activin type IA and IB receptors during follicular development in broiler breeder hens.
[edit] Conference Presentations
Peer-Teaching through student development and implementation of case-based studies in introductory life science courses.
J.B. Hoffman, A.P. Benson
2009 EDULEARN, Barcelona, Spain
Detection of SED1 and GalTase-I in rooster gonadal tissue: an investigation of two key molecules involved in sperm-egg fusion.
A.P Benson, J.D. Davis, and B.D. Shur
2009 Poultry Science Association Conference, Raleigh, NC.
An Interactive Method for Teaching Non-Human Primate Behavioral Data Quantification to Undergraduate Behavioral Endocrinology Students by Postdoctoral Fellows in the Fellowships in Research and Science Teaching (FIRST) Program.
J. Hoffman, A. Benson, D. Eaton and A. Eisen
2008 Society for the Study of Reproduction in Kona, HI.
Fellowships in Research and Science Teaching (FIRST) Provides Postdoctoral Fellows a Unique Opportunity to Enhance Both Research And Teaching Skills.
A.P. Benson, D. Eaton and A. Eisen
2008 American Institute of Biological Sciences in Arlington, VA.
Gonadotropin and Steroid Hormone Regulation of Zona Pellucida Proteins C and D Messenger RNA in Chicken Granulosa Cells
A.P. Benson, M. E. Freeman, J. B. Hoffman and A. J. Davis
2007 International Poultry Scientific Forum in Atlanta, GA.
Hormonal regulation of the activin type IA and IB receptors during follicular development in broiler breeder hens
J. B. Hoffman, M.E. Freeman, A.P. Benson, and A.J. Davis
2007 Internatinoal Poultry Scientific Forum in Atlanta, GA.
Gonadotropin and steroid hormone regulation of Zona pellucida proteins C and D messenger RNA in Avian granulosa cells
A. Benson, M. E. Freeman, J.B. Hoffman and A. J. Davis
2007 Poultry Science Association Conference at the University of Alberta
Expression of the mRNA for zona pellucida proteins D and B2 in two genetic lines of turkey hens that differ in fertility
A. Benson, A. Davis, M. Compton, B. Fairchild, and V. Christensen
2005 Poultry Science Association Conference at Auburn University
Follicular Development and Expression of the mRNA for the
Inhibin/Activin Subunits in two Genetic Lines of Turkey Hens that
Differ in Total Egg Production.
J.B. Hoffman, A.P. Benson, A.J. Davis, B.D. Fairchild, and V.J. Christensen
2004 Joint Poultry Science & Animal Science Associations Conference in St. Louis, MO
Expression of the mRNA for zona pellucida proteins 1 and 3 in two genetic lines of turkey hens that differ in fertility
A. Benson, A. Davis, B. Fairchild, and V. Christensen
2004 Joint Poultry Science & Animal Science Associations Conference 2004 in St. Louis, MO
[edit] Courses Taught
Assistant Professor - Human Reproduction (BIOL 1101) Georgia Gwinnett College, Fall 2009
Assistant Professor - Biological Sciences I (BIOL 1101) Georgia Gwinnett College, Fall 2008, Spring 2009
Assistant Professor - Biological Sciences II (BIOL 1102) Georgia Gwinnett College, Spring 2009
Assistant Professor - Human Reproduction (BIOL 1101) Georgia Gwinnett College, Fall 2009
Assistant Professor - Principles of Biology II (BIOL 1108) Georgia Gwinnett College, Summer 2009
Assistant Professor - Principles of Biology I (BIOL 1107) Georgia Gwinnett College,Fall 2008, 2009
Adjucnt Professor – Foundations of Modern Biology II (BIO 142L)
Emory University, Spring 2008
Adjunct Professor – Anatomy and Physiology II (Biology 1612) Georgia Perimeter College, Spring 2006 and Fall 2007
Teaching Associate – Avian Reproduction (Poultry Science 4060/6060) The University of Georgia, Spring 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Teaching Associate – Birds of our Lives (Poultry Science 1010) The University of Georgia, Fall 2004, 2005
Teaching Associate – Introduction to Poultry Science (Poultry Science 2020) The University of Georgia, Fall 2001, 2002, 2003
Teaching Assistant – Laboratory Exercises in Biomedical Sciences (Poultry Science 3000) The University of Georgia, Spring 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
Teaching Assistant – Avian Anatomy and Physiology (Poultry Science 3800) The University of Georgia, Fall 2005
[edit] Professional Societies
Poultry Science Association (2002 – Present)
Worlds Poultry Science Association (2002 – Present)
Society for the Study of Reproduction (2005 – Present)
American Association for the Advancement of Science (2006 – Present)
National Postdoctoral Association (2006 – Present)
National Science Teachers Association (2006 – Present)
National Association of Biology Teachers (2006 – Present)
International Embryo Transfer Society (2007-Present)
[edit] Interest
Outside of the classroom and lab, you will find me either fishing or watching, listening or reading something regarding college football....and for 6 glorious Saturdays a year you will find within the hallowed walls of Sanford stadium.
[edit] Contact Information
Email: abenson@ggc.edu
Office Phone: (678) 407-5665
Cell Phone: (404) 734-1360
