- Biology Department
Brian Witz, Ph.D.
Professor/Department Chair
bwitz7@naz.edu
(585) 389-2554
Smyth-202
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Credentials: Ph.D., University of South Florida - Major: Biology; M.S., University of South Florida - Major: Zoology; B.A., Adelphi University - Major: Biology with minor in Secondary Education
Research Interests: My research interest generally focuses on amphibian/reptilian physiological ecology. Specifically, I am interested in digestive physiology, including macronutrient absorption efficiencies and chitinolytic enzyme systems. I am also interested in thermal physiology energetics and anti predator mechanisms of reptiles and amphibians.
Research Interests: My research interest generally focuses on amphibian/reptilian physiological ecology. Specifically, I am interested in digestive physiology, including macronutrient absorption efficiencies and chitinolytic enzyme systems. I am also interested in thermal physiology energetics and anti predator mechanisms of reptiles and amphibians.
Beverly Brown, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
bbrown6@naz.edu
(585) 389-2555
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Credentials: Ph.D., Kent State University - Major: Ecology, specializing in the impact of alien plant species on the pollination of native species; M.S., University of Akron - Major: Biology; M.A., Antioch University - Major: Urban Studies and Planning with a concentration in Natural Disaster Management; B.A., Evergreen State College - Major: Biology and Literature
Research Interests: Plant biology in general including pollination, plant responses to the environment and best practices for propagating plants. I am particularly interested in plant-pollinator interactions, including plant attributes that secure species specific pollen delivery and pollinator behavior/response to plant rewards, especially in natural settings. Medicinal and cultural use of plants (Ethnobotany) including the growth of plants to maximize medicinal yield. Best practices in science education K-16 focusing on engaged pedagogies and empowering K-6 teachers to use inquiry in their classrooms.
Research Interests: Plant biology in general including pollination, plant responses to the environment and best practices for propagating plants. I am particularly interested in plant-pollinator interactions, including plant attributes that secure species specific pollen delivery and pollinator behavior/response to plant rewards, especially in natural settings. Medicinal and cultural use of plants (Ethnobotany) including the growth of plants to maximize medicinal yield. Best practices in science education K-16 focusing on engaged pedagogies and empowering K-6 teachers to use inquiry in their classrooms.
William Hallahan, Ph.D.
Professor
whallah3@naz.edu
(585) 389-2552
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Credentials: Ph.D., Duke University; B.A., Colorado College
Research Interests: My interests are primarily in the areas of stream biology and animal behavior. I am particularly interested in the aspects of water quality and the physical attributes of the stream and riparian habitat that influence aquatic macroinvertebrate species. Areas of animal behavior that interest me are neurobiology, endocrine influence, stress, maternal behavior and learning.
Research Interests: My interests are primarily in the areas of stream biology and animal behavior. I am particularly interested in the aspects of water quality and the physical attributes of the stream and riparian habitat that influence aquatic macroinvertebrate species. Areas of animal behavior that interest me are neurobiology, endocrine influence, stress, maternal behavior and learning.
Carol Roote, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
croote7@naz.edu
(585) 389-2547
Smyth-244A
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Credentials: Ph.D., University of Rochester, Major: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology; M.S., University of Rochester, Major: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology; B.S., Grove City College, Major: Biology
Research Interests: developmental biology, cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics; I am interested in the role of the cytoskeleton during development of the nematode worm, Caenorhabditis elegans. I am studying tublin proteins (which make up microtubules) that are specifically expressed in the intestine of the worms.
Research Interests: developmental biology, cell biology, molecular biology, microbiology, genetics; I am interested in the role of the cytoskeleton during development of the nematode worm, Caenorhabditis elegans. I am studying tublin proteins (which make up microtubules) that are specifically expressed in the intestine of the worms.
Matthew Temple, Ph.D.
Professor
mtemple2@naz.edu
(585) 389-2551
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Credentials: Ph.D., Georgetown University; M.A., The Catholic University of America; B.A., The Catholic University of America
Research Interests: Bioinformatics: computer analysis of DNA and protein sequences; computerized image analysis: morphometry of cells.
Research Interests: Bioinformatics: computer analysis of DNA and protein sequences; computerized image analysis: morphometry of cells.
Stephanie Zamule, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
szamule5@naz.edu
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Credentials: Ph.D., Integrative Biosciences, Molecular Toxicology concentration, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; B.S., Biology, minor in Biochemistry, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA
Kari Bogart
Instructor
kbogart7@naz.edu
(585) 389-2559
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Credentials: M.A., State University of New York at Plattsburgh; B.S., State University of New York at Plattsburgh
Christopher J. Cappon
Instructor
ccappo28@naz.edu
(585) 389-2559
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Credentials: M.S., Case Western Reserve; M.S., University of Rochester; B.S., St. John Fisher College
Mary Ellen Clark
Instructor
mclark2@naz.edu
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Credentials: B.A., Rutgers College, Major: Biology: M.S., University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Major: Microbiology
Philip J. Dodge, Jr., D.C.
Instructor
pdodge4@naz.edu
(585) 389-2559
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Credentials: D.C., Life University School of Chiropractic; B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo
Christopher Kaufman, Ph.D.
Instructor
(585) 389-2559
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Marian Klik
Instructor
mklik1@naz.edu
(585) 389-2548
Smyth-242A
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Credentials: M.S., State University of New York College at Brockport; B.S., State University of New York College at Brockport
Research Interests: MAPS - Monitoring Aviary Productivity and Survivorship; study of bird migration - combined effort with bird banders in Canada, USA, Mexico, and South America (studies at Braddock Bay Bird Observatory, Rochester, New York).
Research Interests: MAPS - Monitoring Aviary Productivity and Survivorship; study of bird migration - combined effort with bird banders in Canada, USA, Mexico, and South America (studies at Braddock Bay Bird Observatory, Rochester, New York).
Qiang Lou, M.D.
Instructor
(585) 389-2559
Smyth-244M
Sheila Brady Root
Instructor
sroot6@naz.edu
(585) 389-2587Smyth-242B
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Credentials: M.S.Ed., Boston University; B.A., Ladycliff College
Research Interests: Microscopy, including electron; microbial studies, including soils, fungi, industrial, and rural; marine studies: limulus; biological techniques used in lab, such as chromatography, spectrophotometry; plants - lower - monocontin and ferns.
Research Interests: Microscopy, including electron; microbial studies, including soils, fungi, industrial, and rural; marine studies: limulus; biological techniques used in lab, such as chromatography, spectrophotometry; plants - lower - monocontin and ferns.
Dianne Stephany, Ph.D.
Instructor
dstepha8@naz.edu
Smyth-244M
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Credentials: Ph.D., University of Kansas Medical Center; M.A., Indiana State University, Major: Physiology; B.A., Indiana State University, Major: Zoology
Adelaide Svoboda, Ph.D
Instructor
asvobod9@naz.edu
(585) 389-2548
Smyth-242A
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Credentials: Ph.D., University of Colorado, Major: Zoology; B.S., University of Michigan, Major: Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology
Research Interests: My chief interest is in developmental biology. What are the triggers for processes like gastrulation and tissue differentiation? My recent work has employed medaka fish, whose embryos are clear for viewing the entire developmental time period until a fish hatches from the egg. I have studies proteins associated with the developing embryos at various stages and after certain chemical treatments.
Research Interests: My chief interest is in developmental biology. What are the triggers for processes like gastrulation and tissue differentiation? My recent work has employed medaka fish, whose embryos are clear for viewing the entire developmental time period until a fish hatches from the egg. I have studies proteins associated with the developing embryos at various stages and after certain chemical treatments.
Fern E. Cardella
Executive Secretary
fcardel7@naz.edu
(585) 389-2667
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Credentials: B.S., Buffalo State College, Major: Office Administration
Sharon A. Luxmore
Biology Lab Coordinator
sluxmor4@naz.edu
(585) 389-2549
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Credentials: B.Sc., University of Guelph, Major: Microbiology
Research Assistance: I can help students with the purchasing of chemicals, supplies, and equipment that they need for their research. I can also help them find equipment and space to work, as well as train in techniques or on equipment and act as a consultant for microbiology isolations, culturing, and testing.
Research Assistance: I can help students with the purchasing of chemicals, supplies, and equipment that they need for their research. I can also help them find equipment and space to work, as well as train in techniques or on equipment and act as a consultant for microbiology isolations, culturing, and testing.
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