Faculty
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Melissa A. Beers
Instructor in Biological Sciences Laboratory
B.S., University of New Hampshire; Ph.D., Cornell University
Broad interests in molecular biology that are now focused on engaging students in complex experiments and science writing.
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Emily Buchholtz
Gordon P. Lang and Althea P. Lang ’26 Professor of Biological Sciences
B.A., College of Wooster; M.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., George Washington University
Vertebrate paleontologist with interests at the interface of morphology, evolution, and development.
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John S. Cameron
Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., College of William and Mary; M.S., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts (Amherst)
Comparative animal physiologist; focused on the role of ion channels in tolerating low oxygen; teaching physiology, introductory biology.
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Tucker R. Crum
Senior Instructor in Biological Sciences Laboratory
B.S., Mary Washington College of the University of Virginia; M.S., Long Island University
Leads students in inquiry-based or project-based laboratory and focus on scientific writing.
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Louise Darling
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Johns Hopkins University; Ph.D., Rice University
Examining the localization and interactions of membrane proteins implicated in human health and disease primarily via fluorescence microscopy.
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Jocelyne L. Dolce
Instructor in Biological Sciences Laboratory
B.Sc., M.Sc., University of Rhode Island
Background in functional and evolutionary morphology of vertebrates (i.e., how vertebrate forms relate to function and evolution); teaches introductory cell and organismal biology and comparative physiology and anatomy of vertebrates.
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David Ellerby
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., University of Manchester, UK; Ph.D., University of Leeds, UK
Investigating the physiology and mechanics of animal locomotion.
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Gary C. Harris
Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Bates College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts (Boston)
Research on plant cell biology, biochemistry, the chloroplast, photosynthesis; teaching cell biology and proteomics.
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Simone Helluy
Senior Instructor in Biological Sciences Laboratory
Maîtrise des Sciences, Doctorat, USTL (France); Ph.D., University of Alberta (Canada)
Intent on conveying the excitement of experimental work in the teaching laboratories of Biology and Neuroscience courses.
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Kristina Niovi Jones
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences; Director, Wellesley College Botanic Gardens
B.S., Stanford University; Ph.D., University of California
Ecologist with a dual Wellesley role: Director of the Botanic Gardens and faculty member in Biology and Environmental Studies.
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Vanja Klepac-Ceraj
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Beloit College; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Microbiologist, interested in understanding stability and resilience of microbial communities; teaching introductory biology and microbiology
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Martina Königer
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Diploma, Ph.D., University of Würzburg (Germany)
Plant physiologist investigating various processes that allow plants to optimize photosynthesis.
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Michelle LaBonte
Instructor in Biological Sciences Laboratory
B.A., Princeton University; Ph.D., Harvard University
Molecular biologist with current interests in science education and the ethical implications of new genetic technologies.
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Heather Rose Mattila
Knafel Assistant Professor of Natural Sciences; Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
B.Sc., Ph.D., University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada)
Studies the organization of animal societies, insect communication, and the evolution of cooperation, using the honey bee as a model.
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Janet McDonough
Senior Instructor in Biological Sciences Laboratory
B.S., Simmons College; M.S., Harvard University
Interested in science education, designing engaging labs, and expanding student science outreach to the community.
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Marianne V. Moore
Professor of Biological Sciences
B.A., Colorado College; M.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., Dartmouth College
Aquatic ecologist, freshwater and marine food webs; also teaches marine and freshwater biology; editor.
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T. Kaye Peterman
Susan M. Hallowell and Ruby Frances Howe Farwell Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Texas A & M University; Ph.D., Duke University
Plant cell biologist who uses molecular genetics, biochemistry and confocal microscopy to study how plant cells grow and divide.
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Nicholas L. Rodenhouse
Frost Professor in Environmental Science; Professor of Biological Sciences
A.B., Hope College; M.S., Iowa State University; Ph.D., Dartmouth College
Exploring how climate change affects forest songbirds and the environments in which they live.
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Andrea S. Sequeira
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
M.S., Ph.D., University of Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Evolutionary biologist with interest in conservation genetics.
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Yui Suzuki
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
A.B., Bowdoin College; Ph.D., Duke University
Evolutionary development (Evo-devo); Developmental genetics; Insect physiology
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Marcia E. Thomas
Senior Instructor in Biological Sciences Laboratory
B.S., University of Massachusetts; M.A., Smith College
Interested in environmental science, plant biology, and geospatial analysis.
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Andrew "Drew" Webb
Professor of Biological Sciences
B.S., Ph.D., University of Southampton (England)
Developing bionanotechnology anti-cancer reagents, biotech patent litigation expert.
Faculty Emerita
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Mary Allen
Jean Glasscock Professor Emerita of Biological Sciences
B.S., M.S., University of Wisconsin (Madison); Ph.D., University of California (Berkeley)
A microbiologist, now retired from teaching in the classroom, but continuing research on cyanobacterial biochemistry with undergraduate colleagues.
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Beverly A. Blazar
Associate Professor of Biological Science
B.A. Brown University; M.A. Harvard University; Ph. D. Brown University
Retired professor whose research and expertise was focused on immunology.
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Dorothea "Dot" Widmayer
Professor of Biology Emerita
B.A., M.A., Wellesley College; Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington
Retired from Wellesley in 1996 after 35 years teaching Introductory Biology and Genetics. Previously taught at Simmons College for two years.
