Michael Cummings
Professor
3107 Biomolecular Sciences Building
301.405.9903
Education:
Ph.D., Harvard University
Research Interests:
Cummings investigates molecular evolution, phylogenetics, computational biology and bioinformatics, including genotype-phenotype relationships using machine learning as well as computer science, particularly in the area of grid computing. He has collaborated with UMB's Christopher Plowe, M.D., on the genetic basis for drug resistance in treating malaria.