Kherie Rowe, PhD. (Molecular Medical Microbiology); MSc (Dist.); BSc.(Hons)

Assistant Professor of Medical Foundations, Biochemistry; Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology
Kherie Rowe
Contact Information

krowe@rossu.edu

Biography

Dr. Rowe is a medical educator with over 15 years’ experience teaching in university environments at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including 5+ years in international medical universities. With a strong background in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Dr. Rowe is a dedicated educator who is highly motivated in shaping the academic and professional development of future healthcare practitioners.

Throughout her career, Dr. Rowe has been actively involved in curriculum development, instructional design and student mentorship. This expertise extends across traditional lectures, problem-based learning and clinical case discussions, ensuring the students receive a well-rounded and clinically relevant education.

Dr. Rowe joined Ross University School of Medicine in 2023 and is committed to fostering an engaging learning environment that emphasizes critical thinking, evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.

Education
  • Undergraduate Degree: [BSc.(Hons)], [University of the West Indies], [Barbados], [2001]
  • Medical/Doctoral Degree: [PhD], [University of Nottingham], [Nottingham; UK], [2008]
  • Other Degrees/Training: [Post Graduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning, University of the West Indies 2018] 
Areas of Expertise
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
Research Interests
  • The Microbiome and chronic disease
Publications
  • Rahman, S., Villagomez, M.T., Rowe, K., Kirton, R., Kunik, F. (2021). Epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentations, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19: A review of current evidence. Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology. LINK: https://doi.org/10.1080/17512433.2021.1902303  
  • Alleyne, A.T., Cummins, C., Rowe, K., James, M., Gutiérrez, D., Fuentes, S. (2019). Sequencing and assembly of small RNAs reveal the presence of several begomoviruses, potyviruses, badnaviruses and mastreviruses in the sweet potato leaf virome in Barbados. Journal of Plant Pathology 101, Issue 2, 339-347.9p.  
  • Alleyne, A.T., Rowe, K., James, M. (2011). Identification of Pseudomonas syringae pv. lachrymans in Barbados by rep-PCR. Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology B 1, 593-597.  
  • Robinson, K., Taraktsoglou, M., Rowe, K.S.J., Wooldridge, K.G. & Ala’Aldeen, D.A.A. (2004). Secreted proteins from Neisseria meningitidis mediated differential human gene expression and immune activation. Cellular Microbiology 6, 927-938. 
Affiliations and Memberships
  • Member of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology