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Dr. Michelle Lizotte-Waniewski
Michelle Lizotte-Waniewski, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Integrated Medical Science at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Lizotte-Waniewski’s basic science research interests include: (1) The binding properties and activities of Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinase and (2) The evolution of activity and mechanism of action of bacterial glycosyltransferase family six proteins and their impact on the human-commensal bacteria relationship. In addition, she is the co-director for the Fundamentals of Biomedical Sciences integrated medical course. Dr. Lizotte-Waniewski is also involved in creating innovative medical curricular materials for first-year medical students.