Nice to Meet You: Andrew Elvington

Assistant Professor of Biology
Dr. Andrew Elvington joined MBU’s faculty in the fall of 2015 and teaches courses in anatomy and physiology. He holds a B.S. in Microbiology from Clemson University and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from the Medical University of South Carolina.

1) RESEARCH FOCUS

In addition to teaching, Elvington conducts post-doctoral research out of the BJC Institute of Health’s Department of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine. During the summer, he commutes to the medical campus with his wife, Michelle, who also works in medical research.

2) ALL THAT JAZZ

On the opposite side of Elvington’s science brain lies a passion for playing trombone. He began playing in high school concert band and admitted to considering a career in music. His fingers draw inspiration from strong horn lines by favorite bands like The Moody Blues or Earth Wind and Fire.

3) BEDTIME STORIES

Some parents read fairy tales at night to their children, but not at the Elvington home. Elvington’s 5-year-old son Henry and 2 1/2-year-old son Samuel are getting their daily dose of physics or anatomy. His sons are interested in learning all things science from dinosaurs to space and human anatomy.

4) ORANGE FRIDAYS

During college football season, you’re likely to spot Elvington sporting bright orange. With roots in Dylan, South Carolina and a graduate of Clemson University, he makes an effort to wear orange every Friday to support his alma mater, a tradition since 2002.

5) BOWTIES

Business casual at MBU means sporting a bowtie for Elvington. His collection became a trademark look after he decided to wear one based on the advice of his brother to present his doctoral dissertation defense.

6) METALHEAD

A look at Elvington’s playlist will likely include his all-time favorite band Coheed & Cambria, an American rock band birthed in the mid-90s. His love for this music extended to his young children, who request the rock songs be played in the car while driving.

7) SWEET TOOTH

An addiction to sugar for Elvington is usually fulfilled by a soda in hand whether it’s Cheerwine, a Carolina-based, cherry-flavored
beverage, or a Sun Drop.

8) HIT THE TRAIL

Going through college, Elvington began going on bike rides with his pastor — who was a strong influence in his spiritual growth. He recalls biking 75 to 100-miles per week. ■