In 2025, Dr. Bon was accepted into Harvard’s HMX Fundamentals program. She will begin with Pharmacology in April, followed by courses in Physiology, Immunology, and more. 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.

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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 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.

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.