Ely, Berten

Professor

My laboratory uses DNA technology and bioinformatics to study both bacterial and bacteriophage genome evolution. We also are studying how bacteria stimulate or inhibit plant growth.

Biographical Profile

College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Biological Sciences
Tenure Status
Tenured

International Activity

International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
Sierra Leone
Institutional Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
No

Interest Background

Do you include students in your research?
Undergraduates and Graduates
Interest Keywords
genomes, bacteriophages, bacteria, genome evolution, plant growth stimulation
Institutional Focus Areas
Biomedical Sciences
Personal Focus Areas
Bacterial stimulation of plant growth, Bacteriophage genomes, Bacterial genome evolution

Professional Preparation(Education & Training)

Dates Institution Location Degree Field of Study
1973 Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD PhD Genetics
1969 Tufts University Medford, MA BS Biology

Positions & Appointments

Dates Description Institution/Entity
1973 - 1979 Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, University of South Carolina
1979 - 1986 Associate Professor, Department of Biology, University of South Carolina
1986 Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina
1990 - 1997 Director, USC Institute for Biological Research and Technology
1991 - 1994 Director, Cooperative Institute for Fisheries Molecular Biology, (FISHTEC), University of South Carolina
2006 - 2008 Associate Chair, Department of Biological Sciences, USC
2009 Director, USC Center for Science Education

Recognition Awards, Honors, & Fellowships

Dates Type Description Foundation/Entity
1996 Award Motarboard Teaching Award
1996 Award Michael J. Mungo Undergraduate Awards University of South Carolina
2002 Award USC Educational Foundation Research Award for Science, Mathematics and Enginnering University of South Carolina
2004 Award Lewis Stokes South Carolina Alliance for Minority Progress Outstanding Research Mentor Award
2004 Award Sloan Mentor of the Year Award
2007 Award Motarboard Teaching Award
2007 Award USC Educational Foundation Outstanding Service Award University of South Carolina
2018 Award Breakthrough Leadership Award Office of the Vice President for Research, University of South Carolina
2022 Fellowship American Assn. for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) American Assn. for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
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