Atanas Ignatov, PhD, MS
Program Director of Basic Science and Associate Professor
Dr. Atanas Ignatov is the Program Director of Basic Science courses in the undergraduate and the Doctor of Chiropractic programs. He earned a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from Saint Louis University. His research includes insect physiology, plant biochemistry and human fungal pathogens.
Dr. Ignatov’s love of teaching led him to accept a position with Logan University where he taught Physiology in the DC program. His students consistently performed above the national average on the National Board Exams (NBCE) including 100% pass rate in Physiology. Dr. Ignatov gradually transitioned into administrative responsibilities during which time he led Basic Science faculty to achieve similar top scores on Part I of NBCE.
Dr. Ignatov is a member of the Missouri State Anatomical Board and the American Physiology Society.
Along with a dedicated team of professionals, Dr. Ignatov is striving to deliver top notch basic science courses in the undergraduate and DC programs.