Carmen Nichols, Ph.D., M.S., B.S.
Director of Forensic Science Certificate | Associate Professor, Biology
Office: Biological Learning and Research, Room 108
Email: Carmen.Nichols@franu.edu
Phone: (225)526-1680
Biography
Dr. Carmen Nichols is an Associate Professor of Biology and serves as the Biology Biochemical Analysis (B.A.) Track advisor and the Director of the Forensic Science Certificate Program. Her primary teaching responsibilities include Biology for Majors I & II, Criminalistics, Forensic Chemistry, Bioinorganic Chemistry, Ecology, Toxicology, and other courses needed by the department. Dr. Nichols completed her B.S. in Toxicology and MS in Pharmaceutical Science at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, and her Ph.D. and postdoctoral training in Biology with an emphasis in Toxicology at the University of North Texas. She has published numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and presented her research at various international conferences. She has mentored undergraduate student research projects throughout her years in academia, and her expertise is centered on the metabolism and toxicity of pharmaceuticals, particularly drugs of abuse.