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Professor and Chair
Office: Hemenway 601A
Phone Number: 508-626-4797
Email: adavis@framingham.edu
Education Courses Taught
PhD, MS University of Maryland, Baltimore
BS Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research Interests
Dr. Davis's research focuses on the effects of hormones on brain development.
BIOL 114 A Human Perspective on Genetics
BIOL 142 Introduction to Human Biology
BIOL 235 Principles of Human Physiology
BIOL 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL 325 Neurobiology
BIOL 460 Research Experience in Biology
NEUR 225 Biopsychology
RAMS 101BI 1st-Year Seminar: The Case for Cannabis

Professor
Office: Hemenway 610
Phone Number: 508-626-4791
Email: rbeckwitt@framingham.edu
Education
PhD University of Southern California
BA University of California, Berkeley
Research Interests
Dr. Beckwitt's research interests include biochemistry and molecular evolution. His current research is on the population genetics and molecular evolution of the hippopotamus.
Courses Taught
BIOL 101 Biological Concepts
BIOL 109 Introduction to Biological Science
BIOL 112 Biology of Marine Organisms
BIOL 130 Principles of Biology
BIOL 262 Molecular Biology laboratory
BIOL 341 Marine Biology
BIOL 402 Processes of Organic Evolution
BIOL 460 Research Experience in Biology
ENVS 101 Introduction to Environmental Science and Policy

Professor
Office: Hemenway 416C
Phone Number: 508-626-4723
Email: sdinkelacker@framingham
Education
PhD Miami University
MS Frostburg State University
Research Interests
Dr. Dinkelacker's research focuses on physiological ecology
and conservation biology of reptiles.
Courses Taught
BIOL 101 Biological Concepts
BIOL 109 Introduction to Biological Science
BIOL 142 Introduction to Human Biology
BIOL 224 Animal Physiological Ecology
BIOL 233 Comparative Vertebrate Physiology
BIOL 235 Principles of Human Physiology
BIOL 460 Research Experience in Biology
ENVS 333 Digital Field Methods: Drones, Data, & Artificial Inteligence

Instructor
Office: Hemenway 620
Phone Number: 508-626-4796
Email: bharris3@framingham.edu
Education
MEd Higher Education, Purdue University Global
MD Tufts University School of Medicine
BS Biology, University of California, Berkeley
Professional Background
Practiced primary care medicine for 15 years before becoming an adjunct professor.
Courses Taught
BIOL 142 Introduction to Human Biology
BIOL 235 Principles of Human Physiology
BIOL 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Associate Professor
Office: Hemenway 614
Phone Number: 508-626-4085
Email: aknapp@framingham.edu
Education
PhD University of California, San Diego
BS University of California, Davis
Research Interests
Dr. Knapp's research focuses on skeletal muscle and exercise physiology.
Courses Taught
BIOL 235 Principles of Human Physiology
BIOL 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 460 Research Experience in Biology
HLTH 302 Exercise Physiology
RAMS 101BI 1st-Year Seminar: What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger? Disease, Body, and Society

Instructor
Office: Hemenway 626
Phone Number: 508-215-5904
Email: rkolnicki@framingham.edu
Education
PhD, MS University of Massachusetts
MEd, BA American International College
Research Interests
Dr. Kolnicki's research focuses on the evolution and biogeography of lemurs and bats.
Courses Taught
BIOL 101 Biological Concepts
BIOL 109 Introduction to Biological Science
BIOL 142 Introduction to Human Biology

Assistant Professor
Office: Hemenway 604
Phone Number: 508-626-4793
Email: akozol@framingham.edu
Education
PhD Boston University
AB Vassar College
Research Interests
Dr. Kozol's particular interests are in insect ecology and conservation biology.
Courses Taught
BIOL 101 Biological Concepts
BIOL 109 Introduction to Biological Science laboratory
BIOL 130 Principles of Biology
BIOL 142 Introduction to Human Biology laboratory
BIOL 248 Principles of Ecology laboratory
BIOL 291 Principles of Tropical Ecology and Conservation: Field Study

Professor
Office: Hemenway 522
Phone Number: 508-626-4789
Email: wlambert@framingham.edu
Education
PhD, MS University of New Hampshire
BS University of Rhode Island
Research Interests
Dr. Lambert's research focuses on the biology and impact of invasive species in marine communities.
Courses Taught
BIOL 101 Biological Concepts
BIOL 112 Biology of Marine Organisms
BIOL 130 Principles of Biology
BIOL 232 Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL 305 Cetacean Biology and Conservation
BIOL 460 Research Experience in Biology

Professor
Office: Hemenway 602
Phone Number: 508-626-4790
Email: aliebert@framingham.edu
Education
PhD University of California, Los Angeles
AB Dartmouth College
Research Interests
Dr. Liebert's research focuses on the behavior, ecology, and genetics of social insects.
Courses Taught
BIOL 101 Biological Concepts
BIOL 109 Introduction to Biological Science
BIOL 125 The Biology Experience
BIOL 248 Principles of Ecology
BIOL 460 Research Experience in Biology
Dr. Liebert also teaches the Professional Preparation course for students training to be middle and high school science teachers, and supervises student teachers in the sciences.

Assistant Professor
Office: Hemenway 612
Phone Number: 508-626-4798
Email: cpina1@framingham.edu
Education
PhD Molecular and Cell Biology, Brandeis University
BS Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UMass Amherst
Research Interests
Dr. Pina studies bacterial physiology and responses to stress, focused in E. coli and S. oneidensis.
Courses Taught
BIOL 109 Introduction to Biological Science
BIOL 135 Foundations in Biological Science
BIOL 307 Microbiology
BIOL 381 Theories of Infectious Disease

Professor
Office: Hemenway 608
Phone Number: 508-626-4681
Email: asimons@framingham.edu
Education
PhD Harvard University
BS University of Delaware
Research Interests
Dr. Simons' research focuses on tumor suppressor proteins that help to repair damaged DNA in cells.
Courses Taught
BIOL 101 Biological Concepts
BIOL 114 A Human Perspective on Genetics
BIOL 142 Introduction to Human Physiology
BIOL 208 Genetics
BIOL 260 Cell Biology
BIOL 262 Molecular Biology
BIOL 356 Biology of Cancer
BIOL 400 Trends in Biotechnology
BIOL 460 Research Experience in Biology

Professor
Office: Hemenway 606
Phone Number: 508-626-4799
Email: bvanroo@framingham.edu
Education
PhD Indiana University
BS SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Research Interests
Dr. Van Roo investigates breeding behaviors and breeding hormones in songbirds.
Courses Taught
BIOL 109 Introduction to Biological Science laboratory
BIOL 212 Wildlife Specimen Preparation Techniques
BIOL 233 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIOL 248 Principles of Ecology
BIOL 320 Animal Behavior
BIOL 335 Principles of Wildlife Biology
BIOL 336 Ornithology
BIOL 360 Wildlife Management and Conservation Topics
BIOL 460 Research Experience in Biology

Associate Professor
Office: Hemenway 616
Phone Number: 508-215-5721
Email: jwhite10@framingham.edu
Education
PhD (2015) Michigan State University, East Lansing MI
MS (2011) Michigan State University, East Lansing MI
BS (2008) St. Michael's College, Colchester VT
Research Interests
Dr. White studies limnology, freshwater ecology, harmful phytoplankton, and ecological consequences of biological trait variation in species.
Courses Taught
BIOL 109 Introduction to Biological Science
BIOL 321 Limnology
BIOL 460 Research Experience in Biology
ENVS 452 Senior Thesis in Environmental Science and Policy II

Assistant Professor
Office: Hemenway 626
Phone Number: 508-215-5904
Email: uyadav@framingham.edu
Education
PhD Botany, Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
MSc, MEd Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Research Interests
Dr. Yadav's research has focused on the use of plant hormones and nutrients to increase vegetative and reproductive growth in legumes.
Courses Taught
BIOL 130 Principles of Biology laboratory
BIOL 255 Plant Physiology