Research Areas
The Department of Biological Sciences emphasizes the integrative nature of the biological
sciences, focusing on programs that unite five major areas: Biology Education Research;
Cellular & Molecular Biology; Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation Biology; Genetics,
Genomics, & Bioinformatics; and Physiology & Behavior.
Faculty research programs reflect the interdisciplinary strength of our department,
while providing a firm foundation in theoretical focal areas. Recent faculty hires
support our rich tradition of research training in these traditional fundamental disciplines
while providing the specializations to foster interdisciplinary relationships.
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Biology Education ResearchShawn Brown: Course Embedded Research Experience, CURE |
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Cell & Molecular BiologyAmy Abell: Epigenetic regulation of gene expression, EMT, signaling networks |
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Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation BiologyJim Adelman: Avian disease ecology, ecological immunology, behavior |
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Genetics, Genomics & BioinformaticsRandall Bayer: Plant systematic and evolution |
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Physiology & BehaviorJim Adelman: Avian disease ecology, ecological immunology, behavior |