John Bennett, Ph.D., J.D.

John Bennett, Ph.D., J.D.

Visiting Asst Prof

Biological Sciences Department

Ph.D., Loyola University - Chicago, 1994

PHONE:
(262) 595-2410
EMAIL:
bennettj@uwp.edu

John Bennett has a background that highlights his great appreciation of higher education. After receiving a double major in Biology and Chemistry from UW – Stevens Point, he earned his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Loyola University Chicago where his work focused on DNA tumor viruses and Hodgkin’s lymphoma. He continued his research as a post-doctoral fellow at Northwestern University and was awarded and NIH grant to study the DNA tumor virus SV40. John used his background to teach Biology at the university level.
John went back to school to earn a law degree at Marquette University. He focused on healthcare law and policy. During his internship at the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin he assisted people with HIV though their unique legal issues. John earned Pro Bono honors for his work. After graduation he practiced law with an emphasis on clients who needed legal support associated with healthcare crisis.
He continued teaching at the university level throughout this period and returned to full time teaching.

Areas of Expertise

  • Biology and Microbiology
  • Disease and Pathogens
  • Healthcare and Healthcare policy
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