Stephen T. Koury BS MT (ASCP), MS, PhD

Stephen Koury

Stephen T. Koury
BS MT (ASCP), MS, PhD

Research Associate Professor

Department of Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences


Specialty/Research Focus

Cell growth, differentiation and development; Cytoskeleton and cell motility; Gene Expression; Gene Sequencing; Genomics and proteomics; Microbiology; Molecular and Cellular Biology; Molecular genetics; RNA

Contact Information
312 Farber Hall
Buffalo, New York 14214
Phone: (716) 829-5188
Fax: (716) 829-3601
stvkoury@buffalo.edu



Professional Summary:

My research in recent years has evolved more toward microbial genomics. The current NIH SEPA grant is meant to be both a STEM enrichment activity for high school student and teachers, as well as to increase interest in STEM careers, particularly related to genomics.

Education and Training:

  • PhD, Anatomical Sciences, University at Buffalo (1987)
  • MS, Cell Biology, State University of New York at Albany (1983)
  • BS, Medical Technology, State University of New York at Albany, Cum Laude (1979)

Employment:

  • Director of Graduate Studies, Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (1995-present)
  • Research Associate Professor, Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (2015-present)
  • Research Assistant Professor, Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1999–2015)
  • Assistant Professor, Biotechnical and Clinical Laboratory Sciences, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1992–1999)
  • Research Assistant Professor, Medicine, Vanderbilt University Medicine (1990–1992)
  • Post Doctoral Fellow, Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1987–1990)
  • Graduate Student, Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1982–1987)
  • Electron Microscopy Technician, Albany Medical College (1981–1982)
  • Clinical Microbiology Lab Technician, Veterans Administration Medical Center (1979–1980)

Awards and Honors:

  • Teacher of the Year (2020)
  • Teacher of the Year (2019)
  • Teacher of the Year (2017)
  • Teacher of the Year (2016)
  • Service to Education Award (2016)
  • Northeast Association of Graduate Schools (2011)
  • Teacher of the Year Award (2007)
  • Teacher of the Year Award (2006)
  • Teacher of the Year Award (2006)
  • Teacher of the Year Award (2005)
  • Teacher of the Year Award (2004)
  • Teacher of the Year Award (2004)
  • Teacher of the Year Award (2002)
  • Presidential Fellowship (1984)
  • Presidential Scholarship (1982)

UB 2020 Strategic Strengths:

  • Molecular Recognition in Biological Systems and Bioinformatics

Grants and Sponsored Research:

  • June 2020–May 2025
    The Metagenomics Education Partnership: Harnessing the Power of Microbial Genome Sequencing and Big Data with High School Students and Teachers
    NIH
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    $1,324,101
  • June 2014–May 2019
    Western New York in Genetics and Health Care Partnership
    National Institutes of Health
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    $1,268,962
  • May 2013–July 2016
    WNY Genetics in Research Partnership: Expanding Exposure, Career Exploration and Interactive Projects in Basic Genome Analysis and Bioinformatics
    National Science Foundation
    Role: Co-Principal Investigator
    $1,136,572
  • July 2010–December 2012
    Effects of Ethanol Exposure during Involution on Post-Partum Breast Cancer
    NIH
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $432,950
  • July 2010–June 2012
    Effects of Ethanol Exposure During Involution on Post-Partum Breast Cancer
    NIAAA
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $275,000
  • July 2010–June 2012
    Targeted Chemoprevention of Parity-Associated Breast Cancer
    NIH
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $432,950
  • March 2010–February 2012
    High Density Lipoprotein in Follicular Fluid and Fertility Outcomes
    NIA
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $275,000
  • January 2008–December 2010
    Clinical Lab and Manufacturing Teacher Education
    NYS Dept. of Labor
    Role: Co-Investigator
    $228,573

Patents:

  • humanized anti-tf antigenic antibodies humanized monoclonal antibodies (mabs) or fragments thereof that specifically bind to the thomsen-friedenreich (tf) human tumor antigen are provided. Three variable heavy chains and three distinct variable light chains are provided, and can be combined to make a total of twenty-five distinct heavy and light chain combinations. Methods of using the mabs and fragments thereof for cancer therapy and diagnostic imaging are provided, as are the methods for making the mabs and fragments thereof. In vitro cell cultures expressing the mabs and fragments thereof, and kits are also provided. (2014)

Journal Articles:

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Professional Memberships:

  • American Society for Clinical Pathologists; Certification as Clinical Laboratory Scientist (1979–2022)
  • National Science Teachers Association; Also part of Science Teachers Association of NY State

Presentations:

  • "Metagenomics Education Partnership: Harnessing the Power of Microbial Genome Sequencing and Big Data with High School Students and Teachers." Bio-IT World Conference & Expo (2021)
  • "The Western New York Genetics in Research Partnership" Summer 2014 NYS STEM Education Collaborative Institute; NYS STEM Education Collaborative Institute; Poster Session (2014)

Service Activities:

  • Ad Hoc Committee on Promotions to Research Ranks; Member (2022–2025)
  • Developed a “distance research” opportunity for students from the University of Hawaii involving basic bioinformatics. Working with 5-10 students per year from high schools and colleges in collaboration with Dr. Kelly Withy at the University of Hawaii.; Student Mentor (2020–2022)
  • Science Day Presentation, Olmstead High School of the Buffalo Public School System. Gave three presentations to different groups of students about careers in science, with special emphasis on being an academic scientist, a medical technologist and a biotechnologist.; Presenter (2017)
  • Reviewer for NIH SEPA Special Review Panel. October 2016, February 2018, October 2018, October 2020, and November 2021.; Panel Member (2016–2021)
  • Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Advocate, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; Member (2015–2022)
  • Review Graduate School policies and procedures; representative of Jacobs School; Graduate School Executive Committee (2013–2022)
  • Selected to be an IMG-ACT Faculty Mentor Trainer. June, 2012. Received training to conduct workshops for new faculty adopting the Genetics Education National Intiative- Annotation Collaboration Toolkit. GENI-ACT is an integral part of the genome annotation course taught by myself and in past and future grants/proposals involving bringing genomics technology to area high schools. Workshops given: Minnesota State University, Moorhead, October 19-20, 2012 Trinity College, Washington, DC. March 9, 2013 Currently active with promotion of GENI-ACT with any interested parties; Trainer (2012–2022)
  • Board Member, Niagara Frontier Chapter of the New York State Society for Clinical Laboratory Science; Board Member (1996–2000)
  • Health Related Professions Research Committee; Member (1996–2000)
  • Graduate Curriculum Committee; Chair (1995–2012)
  • Director of Graduate Studies; Director (1995–2012)
  • Health Sciences Divisional Committee - BCLS representative (1994–2022)
  • Health Sciences Divisional Committee; Member (1994–2012)
  • Health Related Professions Grievance Committee; Member (1994–1996)
  • J. Warren Perry Scholarship Committee School of Health-Related Professions; Member (1994–1995)
  • Health Related Professions/Nursing Relocation Subcommittee Health Related Professions; Member (1994–1995)
  • Biosafety Committee; Chair (1993–1996)
  • Reviewer for various journals Served as reviewer for the following journals: American Journal of Physiology, Blood, European Journal of Physiology, Experimental Hematology, The Journal of Histochemistry and Cytochemistry, Kidney International, Nature, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (USA), Immunologic Investigations; Reviewer (1993–2022)
  • NIH Science Education Partnership special panel for grant application review to take place November 2022; Panel Review Chairperson

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Contact Information

312 Farber Hall
Buffalo, New York 14214
Phone: (716) 829-5188
Fax: (716) 829-3601
stvkoury@buffalo.edu