Professor of Biology
Munroe Chair of Life Sciences
Pre-Medical Program Director
My
research is focused on elucidating the molecular events involved in regulating
differentiation in epidermal keratinocytes and uterine and vaginal epithelial
cells. Specifically, I study and compare gene expression of such
differentiation-specific proteins as transglutaminase, keratin, and cornifin in
normal and cancerous states in these tissues.Courses Taught
Undergraduate courses:
Wesleyan Integrative Seminar Experience; Human Biology;
Principles of Biology I; Research Methods in the Biological Sciences;
Microbiology; Molecular Cell Biology; Biochemistry; Genetics; Special
Topics-Immunology; Senior Integrative Exercise in Biology
Graduate courses: Life Science for the Middle School Teacher