Zahra Afrasiabi, PhD
I am a bioinorganic chemist interested in biological application of synthetic and natural molecules specifically for cancer treatment. In addition, I study the application of nanomaterials in medicina...
Life Sciences Faculty and Staff
Concentration Director
Our Faculty
Lisa Crummett, PhD
I am a broadly trained biologist with diverse interests in evolutionary biology, marine ecology (invertebrates and microbes), nutritional physiology, and type 2 diabetes etiology. I have published jou...
Robert Levenson, PhD
My research focuses on understanding the molecular principles behind how proteins and other biological molecules assemble to form intricate structures and accomplish their adaptive functions. The syst...
Duminda Liyanage, PhD
I am an organic chemist interested in synthesis of small molecules with potential biological applications and the development of novel synthetic methodologies. My research also encompasses natural pro...
Marie Nydam, PhD
Marie Nydam has a BS in Evolution and Ecology from the University of California, Davis. She earned a PhD in Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University and worked as a Postdoctoral Research...
Susan Walsh, PhD
I am a cell biologist studying the proteins that allow mitochondria (the powerhouses of the cell!) to move around inside a cell. I am also intrigued by the intracellular protein signaling pathway...
Visiting Faculty
Affiliated Faculty
Dr. Jacqueline M. Mills, MD, MPP '08
Dr. Jacqueline M. Mills, MD MPP is a physician whose career spans clinical medicine, global health policy, and management consulting. A graduate of Soka University of America (BA, International Studie...
Hung Phan, PhD
I am a scientist and an educator working on the research & education at the interface of chemistry, drug discovery, and computing. My current explorations aim to use artificial intelligence tools ...
