Faculty

Our professors are distinguished scholars, active researchers, published writers, and faithful Christians who demonstrate what it means to be both Christ-followers and leaders in their academic fields. As mentors and role models, they play a huge role in the integration of faith and learning at Bethel.

Program Directors & Lead Faculty

Blair Nelson

Program Director of M.S. in Medical Sciences | blair-nelson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: January 2022

Dr. Nelson is the program director of Bethel University's Master of Science in Medical Sciences. The program director serves as a mentor to students and helps facilitate the integration of faith and learning in the program. Additionally, Dr. Nelson is an assistant professor in the Master of Science Physician Assistant program at Bethel University.

Faculty

Ferrahs Abdelbaset

Faculty | fea67443@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2022

Dr. Abdelbaset is a board certified Chiropractic Physician, licensed in the state of Missouri. He has over a decade of teaching experience in health professions education and currently teaches Medical Physiology in the Master of Science in Medical Sciences program.

Ezra Kwame

Moderator | ezk36344@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Ezra serves as the Moderator for the M.S. in Medical Sciences program. He serves as the primary facilitator of classroom engagement and technical services.

Adjunct Faculty

Israel Alvarado

Adjunct Faculty | isa28643@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2022

Dr. Alvarado is a PhD scientist with extensive research experience both in academia and in private industry. He has previously taught at Nevada State College, Arizona College of Nursing, Touro University of Nevada, and the College of Southern Nevada and he has published articles and presented papers at scientific conferences on these topics. He will be teaching courses in the areas of microbiology and biochemistry.

Shannon Green

Adjunct Faculty | sjg79785@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Dr. Green is a licensed chiropractor with experience working in a fast-paced multidisciplinary practice committed to pain management and overall patient wellness. She brings a wealth of healthcare knowledge to the classroom as a health professions education instructor. At PHSU, she is an assistant professor teaching courses in Neuroscience and Histology.

Seema Haridas

Adjunct Faculty | seh43755@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Dr. Seema Haridas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Basic Sciences. Prior to joining PHSU, she has taught at St Charles Community College and Coastal Carolina Community College. Dr.Haridas received her Master’s degree in microbiology from the University of Mumbai and her Ph.D. in Microbiology and Molecular Genetics from Oklahoma State University. She completed her post-doctoral research work in immunology at St. Louis University. She will be teaching courses in the areas of . . . read more.

Murad Odeh

Adjunct Faculty | muo55694@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Dr. Murad Odeh received a Ph.D. in Microbiology from Louisiana State University, where his doctoral research was focused on the role of curved DNA in Bacillus subtilis RNA polymerase-promoter interactions. Dr. Odeh is an excellent professor and quickly came to love the challenges and rewards of working with students. He has worked as an associate Professor of Biology, Chair of the Biology Department, and Interim Administrator for Curriculum & Student Learning at South Texas College. Outside. . . read more.

Danielle Peebles

Adjunct Faculty | dap83958@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Dr. Peebles is a Doctor of Chiropractic, author, and public speaker. Licensed in Missouri, she has an active practice in which she cares for patients, both locally and internationally. As a healthcare provider, she focuses on patient education, pain management, wellness, and preventative care. Her areas of special emphasis are the Nervous, Muscular, and Skeletal systems. With a passion for teaching, her experience reaches beyond the clinic. She has been a professor for St. Louis College of . . . read more.

Devi Ramakrishnan

Adjunct Faculty | muo55694@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Dr. Devi Prasadh is physician-scientist and practiced at a surgical gastroenterology hospital. His research interests are in the molecular mechanisms of sleep-apnea, oxygen-sensing, hypertension, angiogenesis, atherosclerosis, thrombosis and microparticles with implications in cardiovascular and cancer disorders. He has published original research in clinical and basic sciences, taught and mentored students in the USA and abroad. At PHSU, he will be training students in clinical and basic m. . . read more.

Andrea Reaka

Adjunct Faculty | anr47468@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Dr. Andrea Reaka received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago where her research focused on Molecular Modeling and Drug Design. She did a Post-doctoral Fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis focusing her researching on beta-turn mimetics for a protein scaffolding library. She has presented and published her work in various media. Dr. Reaka has previously taught at the School of Pharmacy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and Ha. . . read more.

Chiedozie Waturuocha

Adjunct Faculty | chw36364@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Dr. Chiedozie Waturuocha is a Pediatric infectious diseases specialist. He completed his Pediatrics Residency/ Fellowship at the University of Benin teaching hospital in Nigeria. He also holds MS and Ph.D. degrees from Oklahoma State University. He is a dynamic educator that brings almost 20 years of experience in academic/ research/ clinical roles to complement the training of future physicians. Dr. Waturuocha leans on his professional skills in his interactions with students while integra. . . read more.