Michael Marvin, Ph.D., is a tenured associate professor of chemistry in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Dr. Marvin’s research focuses on the regulation of gene expression, particularly how phosphorylation impacts pre-mRNA splicing in Schizosaccharomyces pombe (fission yeast). This work, involving undergraduate students, contributes to understanding cellular stress responses and mechanisms relevant to human diseases like spinal muscular atrophy and cancer.

He is Principal Investigator on an NSF-funded S-STEM project (Award #2325765) supporting low-income, high-achieving STEM majors through scholarships, mentoring, and holistic student support to improve retention and graduation outcomes in biology, chemistry, and physics.

Dr. Marvin also engages in the scholarship of teaching and learning. He implemented electronic laboratory notebooks across biochemistry courses and launched a custom AI-powered Biochemistry Study Assistant in Fall 2024. This chatbot, trained on course-specific materials, helps students review content, practice concepts, and receive tailored feedback.

He teaches biochemistry lecture and lab courses that prepare students for health professions and graduate study, emphasizing inclusive, research-based instructional practices.