Bruce Smith, Ph.D., V.M.D. profile and information

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Bruce F. Smith, Ph.D., V.M.D., Following graduation from Haverford College with a B.A. in Biology, Smith received his V.M.D. and PhD in genetics from the University of Pennsylvania. In 1993, he joined Auburn University, where he is currently a professor in the Department of Pathobiology and Director of the Auburn University Research Initiative in Cancer. As a faculty member, Smith has taught genetics and molecular biology to thousands of students, ranging from high school to graduate school. Smith has extensive knowledge of biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics, both in unicellular organisms such as bacteria and yeast, as well as in higher animals such as mammals. He is well-versed in the latest techniques of genetic and biochemical analysis. Smith has been a home brewer for more than 30 years and is familiar with many different beer styles and the approaches needed to brew them. He has taught both formal and informal classes on brewing and has helped organize home brew clubs and classes. He has assisted numerous individuals with their brewing and has consulted with brewpubs regarding specifics of their operations on several occasions. Smith is responsible for co-teaching the HOSP 7120: Brewing Science 1 and HOSP 7130: Brewing Science 2 courses.