Biological Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5410 USA
(269) 387-5600

Kathryn Docherty

Kathryn Docherty
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
Office: (269) 387-5654
Location:
3159 Wood Hall, Mail Stop 5410
Mailing address:
Department of Biological Sciences
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5410 USA
Kathryn Docherty
Research Interests:
  • Environmental microbiology
  • Microbial ecology
Bio:

Dr. Kathryn Docherty is an associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences 51¸£ÀûÉç Michigan University.

Docherty's is broadly interested in understanding how human activities influence microbial community diversity and functioning.  Their work integrates field and laboratory approaches to examine anthropogenic effects — including altered land uses and climate change — on microorganisms in soil, air and water. Dr. Docherty .