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New and Familiar Faces

 New and Familiar Faces  

Meet new face Gemma Casadesus Smith, Associate Professor of Biology, Department of Biological Sciences

Meet familiar face Willie H. Oglesby, Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Management, College of Public Health

Gemma Casadesus Smith

Associate Professor of Biology
Kent Campus
Department of Biological Sciences

New Face

Job Description:
Teaching and research – investigating the neurobiology and neuroendocrinology of learning and memory in aging and Alzheimer's disease.
Worked at KSU since:
January 2014
Employment Prior to Kent State University:
Case Western Reserve University
Likes Most About Kent State University:
The collaborative environment and proactive attitude to highlight and continue to better Kent State’s reputation
Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:
High-quality faculty and the academic focus of the university
Resides in:
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
Hometown:
Barcelona, Spain
Education:
B.S. Biology/Psychology, Tufts University; Ph.D. Biological Psychology, Tufts University
Hobbies:
Yoga, hanging out with friends and my family, fixing up stuff around the house and growing my veggie garden

Willie H. Oglesby

Assistant Professor, Health Policy and Management
Kent Campus
College of Public Health

Familiar Face

Job Description:
Teaching classes in our master’s and doctoral degree programs, conducting applied, community-based research in public health and coordinating the new online Master of Public Health degree program.
Worked at KSU since:
October 2009
Employment Prior to Kent State University:
University of South Carolina
Likes Most About Kent State University:
The beautiful campus and the strong sense of community
Attraction to Kent State University as an Employer:
Kent State encourages entrepreneurship, supports its faculty and students, and has a firm commitment to academic excellence.
Resides in:
Kent, Ohio
Hometown:
Charleston, South Carolina
Education:
Ph.D., Public Health, University of South Carolina; MSPH, Public Health, University of South Carolina; BS, Business Administration, University of South Carolina
Hobbies:
Binge-watching movies and television shows on Netflix