In 2025, Dr. Bon was accepted into Harvard’s HMX Fundamentals program. This advanced training will further enhance her medical and clinical knowledge, allowing her to apply her expertise to cutting-edge research and practical healthcare solutions.

Thus far, she has earned the Certificate of Achievement in Pharmacology (96%, June, 2025) and Physiology (95%, August, 2025). 

Future courses will include Immunology, Genetics, Biochemistry, and more specific disease-specific courses. 

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Dr. Bon Blossman-Myer completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the  University of North Texas, where she managed a National Science 

Foundation-funded research laboratory. During this time, she conducted developmental cardiovascular research on chicken embryos and continued her research on the Bombyx model.

Her work led to a publication in a peer-reviewed journal, "The silk cocoon of the silkworm, Bombyx mori: Macrostructure and its influence on transmural diffusion of oxygen and water vapor," co-authored with Warren W. Burggren and published in Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part A.

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Concurrently, Dr. Blossman-Myer taught courses such as Biochemistry, Parasitology, Biology I, and Biology II. She also extended her teaching to Texas Woman's University and several community colleges in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, instructing courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, Physiology, and Nutrition. 

Dr. Blossman-Myer's multifaceted experience in research and teaching underscores her commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and education in physiology.

Dr. Bon Blossman-Myer earned her PhD in Physiology with a 4.0

 GPA, demonstrating both academic excellence and a relentless dedication to

research. Her doctoral dissertation, "Metabolic Allometry during Development and Metamorphosis of the Silkworm, Bombyx mori" was published in Physiological and Biochemical Zoology. This research explored how metabolic rates scale throughout different developmental stages, providing insight into energy use and physiological change. Her findings contributed to a deeper understanding of developmental metabolic physiology. One of the reviewers deemed the paper a landmark paper in developmental physiology. As of now, the paper has been cited in other research publications, including prominent journals like Genetics and the Journal of Experimental Biology, reflecting its impact on the scientific community.

Throughout her PhD, Dr. Blossman-Myer balanced demanding research protocols with a full teaching schedule. She served as a Graduate Teaching Associate, instructing and mentoring students at the University of North Texas, while also working as a part-time lecturer at multiple colleges across the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Her expertise extended across disciplines, teaching courses in Anatomy & Physiology, Biology, and more, shaping the next generation of scientists while conducting cutting-edge research.​

Dr. Bon was inducted into the prestigious Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society—honoring the top 10% of graduate scholars nationwide.

Bon Blossman worked for the University of Texas system from 2000-2004 as the Research Compliance Officer of UTD, and then UTA. In 2002, she was promoted to the Director of Institutional Compliance, overseeing the university’s adherence to federal, state, and system regulations.

Bon served as the Facility Security Officer (FSO) under a secret-level clearance with the US government at the University of Texas at Dallas. The FSO duties included safeguarding UTD's classified research materials in a GSA-approved safe and secure area. 

Part of her duties at both universities including the oversight of research compliance. She earned certifications for human subject and animal subject research and served on the following committees: 

• Institutional Review Board (IRB) — Reviewed and oversaw research involving human subjects to ensure ethical standards and federal compliance.

• Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) — Reviewed and monitored research involving live vertebrate animals to ensure compliance with animal welfare regulations.

• Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) — Reviewed research involving recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules and other biological agents under NIH biosafety guidelines.

• Research Conflict of Interest (RCOI) Committee — Reviewed potential conflicts of interest in research and ensures appropriate management plans (handled under Regulatory Services).

Dr. Bon Blossman-Myer earned her Master of Science in Microbiology from Midwestern State University (MSU), where she conducted research on the gut microflora of the thirteen-lined ground squirrel (Spermophilus tridecemlineatus). Her thesis, "Seasonal Variation in the Gut Flora of Spermophilus tridecemlineatus (Rodentia: Sciuridae)," explored how microbial populations in the digestive tract fluctuate throughout the year, providing insights into host-microbe interactions and seasonal adaptations in mammalian physiology.

Under the mentorship of Dr. Fred Stangl Jr., her work contributed to the broader understanding of microbial ecology and symbiotic relationships in small mammals. This research experience laid the foundation for her future studies in physiology and developmental biology, further shaping her expertise in metabolic and physiological adaptations.

Bon maintained active membership in the Beta, Beta, Beta (TriBeta) Biological Honor Society and repeatedly earned recognition on the Graduate Dean’s List.

Dr. Bon Blossman-Myer earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Pre-Medicine from Midwestern State University, majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. Her undergraduate studies provided a strong foundation in biomedical sciences, preparing her for advanced research and graduate-level training. During this time, she honed her expertise in physiology, microbiology, and biochemistry, developing a passion for scientific inquiry that would later define her career. With a rigorous academic workload and hands-on laboratory experience, her undergraduate education set the stage for her future research in microbiology, physiology, and developmental biology.

Bon was nominated for and inducted into the Beta, Beta, Beta Biological Honor Society (TriBeta) and consistently earned academic honors, including the Dean’s List and University Honor Roll.