Keylon has more than 15 years of experience in science education and research at the undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral level. He is an enthusiastic and engaging Professor who previously worked at SUNY Schenectady County Community College as the Coordinator of the College's brand new Biotechnology Facility, and Faculty Member through the Internship Program for the Development of Minority Faculty. Keylon holds a Ph.D. and M.S. degree in Biomedical Sciences with an emphasis in Cell and Molecular Biology and Immunology from Albany Medical College and a B.S. in Biochemistry from Andrews University. Dr. Cheeseman's currently conducting research mapping the ribosomal DNA (rDNA) gene of Chamaelirium luteum's genome.