Biology

Faculty

Margaret Carroll, Chair Professor of Biology Office Number: 508-626-4720 Office: HH312 E-mail: mcarroll@framingham.edu B.A., Connecticut College Ph.D., Duke University Dr. Carroll teaches Biology of Non-vascular Plants, Biological Concepts, Introduction to Organismal Biology and Quantitative Plant Ecology. Her research focuses on the ecology and population biology of marine algae. She is currently studying changes in the marine algal flora of Cape Ann, MA.
Richard Beckwitt Professor of Biology Office Number: 508-626-4791 Office: HH518 E-mail: rbeckwitt@framingham.edu B.A., University of California, Berkeley Ph.D., University of Southern California Dr. Beckwitt teaches Research Methods, Evolution, Marine Biology, and Introduction to Environmental Science. His research interests include biochemistry and molecular evolution. In association with the US Army Natick Labs, he is working on the biochemistry of foods. Personal Homepage
Aline Davis AssociateProfessor of Biology Office Number: 508-626-4797 Office: HH512 E-mail: adavis@framingham.edu B.S. Worcester Polytechnic Institute M.S., Ph.D. University of Maryland, Baltimore Dr. Davis teaches Human Anatomy & Physiology, Principles of Human Physiology, Introduction to Human Biology, Neurobiology and Biopsychology. Her research focuses on the effects of hormones on brain development.
Steve Dinkelacker Assistant Professor of Biology Office Number: 508-626-4723 Office: HH316C E-mail: sdinkelacker@framingham.edu MS Frostburg State University PhD Miami University Dr. Dinkelacker teaches Comparative Vertebrate Physiology and Biological Concepts. His research focuses on physiological ecology and conservation biology of reptiles.
Robin Kolnicki Visiting Lecturer Office Number: 508-620-1220 x4185 Office: HH526 E-mail: rkolnicki@framingham.edu A.S. Springfield Technical Community College B.A. American International College M.Ed. American International College M.S. University of Massachusetts Professor Kolnicki A Human Perspective on Genetics, Introduction to Human Biology and Biological Concepts. Her research focuses on karyotypic fission in mammalian chromosomal evolution. She is currently working on deciphering Bat chromosomal evolution.
Walter Lambert Associate Professor of Biology Office Number: 508-626-4789 Office: HH516 E-mail: wlambert@framingham.edu B.S. University of Rhode Island M.S. and Ph.D. University of New Hampshire Dr. Lambert teaches Invertebrate Zoology, Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology, Biological Concepts and Biology of Marine Organisms. His research focuses on the population genetics of marine invertebrates.
Rene LeBlanc Visiting Lecturer Office Number: 508-626-4795 Office: HH504 E-mail: rleblanc2@framingham.edu B.S. Tufts University M.S. Boston College PhD. University of Vermont Professor LeBlanc teaches and interdisciplinary course in Bioethics, and Brain and Behavior.His research focused on the effects of mild stress and hormones on pre-natal development of the brain.
Aviva Liebert Assistant Professor of Biology Office Number: 508-626-4790 Office: HH502 E-mail: aliebert@framingham.edu A.B. Dartmouth College Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles Dr. Liebert teaches Introduction to Organismal Biology, Biological Concepts, Ecology, and the Professional Preparation course for students training to be middle and high school science teachers. She also supervises student teachers in the sciences. Her research focuses on the behavior, ecology and genetics of social insects.
Eugene Muller Professor of Biology Office Number: 508-626-4798 Office: HH422 E-mail: gmuller@framingham.edu B.S., Southhampton College M.S., Southeastern Massachusetts University M.S. and Ph.D. State University of New York, Buffalo Dr. Muller teaches Principles of Microbiology, Medical Microbioloogy and Immunology. His research focuses on adhesion mechanisms and virulence of several species of Staphylococcus.
Rebecca Shearman Assistant Professor of Biology Office Number: 508-626-4796 Office: HH520 E-mail: rshearman@framingham.edu B.A. Franklin and Marshall College Ph.D. University of Chicago Dr. Shearman teaches Introduction to Human Biology and Developmental Biology. Her research focuses on the evolution and development of the vertebrate musculoskeletal system.
Amanda Simons Assistant Professor of Biology Office Number: 508-626-4681 Office: HH508 E-mail: asimons@framingham.edu B.S. University of Delaware Ph.D. Harvard University Dr. Simons teaches Cell Biology and Genetics. Her research focuses on tumor suppressor proteins that help to repair damaged DNA in cells.
Paul Thorp Office Number: 508-626-4955 Office: HH524 E-mail: pthorp@framingham.edu Professor Thorp is the Framingham State Coordinator of the Bio Teach Program. This program is dedicated to promoting Biotechnology education in Massachusetts Schools. He is also the instructor for the Introduction to Human Biology course and an instructor for the Proprep Methods course in the PBTL program. He holds a MA in Ed and a CAGS from Suffolk University.
Brandi Van Roo Associate Professor of Biology Office Number: 508-626-4799 Office: HH506 E-mail: bvanroo@framingham.edu B.S. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Ph.D. Indiana University Dr. Van Roo teaches Ecology, Ornithology, Wildlife Biology, Introduction to Organismal Biology and Biological Concepts. Her research focuses on the effects of hormones on reproductive behavior in birds.
Charlotte Zampini Associate Professor of Biology Office Number: 508-626-4793 Office: HH501A E-mail: czampini@framingham.edu B.S., M.S., Ohio State University Ph.D., Washington University, St. Louis Dr. Zampini teaches Vascular Plant Taxonomy, Plant Physiology, Biological Concepts and Genetics. She is a plant population biologist using molecular techniques to investigate the genetic diversity found in surviving stump sprouts of the American Chestnut.

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