Dr. Susan Herring

Professor

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Biography

Susan W. Herring is a Professor Emerita in the Department of Biology at the University of Washington. Her research focuses on the biomechanics of feeding mammals, particularly studying the normal function, growth processes, and muscular contractions associated with cranial structures. Utilizing physiological techniques such as electromyography and sonomicrography, her work seeks to understand how mechanical loading affects cell division and differentiation. One of her notable projects involves investigating the effects of paralysis on jaw bones induced by the use of Botox. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from the University of Chicago and a Ph.D. in Anatomy from the same institution, accompanied by postdoctoral training in Oral Anatomy at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Herring has also served as a faculty member at both the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Washington since 1990, contributing significantly to the fields of Oral Health Sciences and Orthodontics.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Illinois at Chicago •

Conducted advanced research in Oral Anatomy.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois at Chicago •

Taught and conducted research in Anatomy.

Professor

— Present

University of Washington • Seattle

Conducting research and teaching in Orthodontics and Oral Health Sciences.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.