Faculty
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Melissa A. Beers
Instructor in Biological Sciences LaboratoryB.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 SciencesB.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 SciencesB.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 LaboratoryB.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 SciencesB.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 LaboratoryB.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 SciencesB.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 SciencesB.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 LaboratoryMaîtrise 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 GardensB.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 SciencesB.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 SciencesDiploma, 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 LaboratoryB.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 SciencesB.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 LaboratoryB.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 SciencesB.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 SciencesB.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 SciencesA.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 SciencesM.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 SciencesA.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 LaboratoryB.S., University of Massachusetts; M.A., Smith College
Interested in environmental science, plant biology, and geospatial analysis.
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Andrew C. Webb
Professor of Biological SciencesB.S., Ph.D., University of Southampton (England)
Developing bionanotechnology anti-cancer reagents, biotech patent litigation expert.
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Faculty Emerita
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Mary Allen
Jean Glasscock Professor Emerita of Biological SciencesB.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 ScienceB.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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