Department of Biology Faculty Full Time

The biology department's full time faculty members are scientists, scholars, educators, mentors and advisers who are eager to engage in research and support students throughout their journey in the ever-evolving field of life sciences.

 

Clinical Affiliates & Adjunct Faculty

Jonathan Fingerut, PhD

Professor and Chair of Biology Department

Science Center 228
610-660-1830
Wasim Anwar, MBBS (MD)
Assistant Professor of Practice, College of Arts and Science: Biology
McNeil Science & Technology Center 345
267-295-3156
Catalina Arango Pinedo, PhD

Associate Professor and Director of the McNulty Program

Science Center 126
610-660-1895
Philomena Behmer
Philomena Behmer, EdD
Associate Professor of Practice,Biology: Biology
COOP 2724
717-947-6225
Shantanu Bhatt, PhD

Professor and Advising Coordinator of Biology

Science Center 124
610-660-3440
Andrew Brader
Andy Brader
Instructor of Practice,Biology: Biology
Lab Coordinator: Biology
COOP 2717
717-947-6231
John Braverman, PhD

Associate Professor and Director of Environmental Science and Sustainability Studies Program

Science Center 127
610-660-1894
Jonathan Crothers
Jonathan Crothers
Associate Professor of Practice,Biology: Biology
COOP 2715
717-947-6229
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Gabriella DeMichele
Assistant Professor of Practice, College of Arts and Science: Biology
Chalon Downs MS, EMBA
Chalon Downs, MS, EMBA

Core Laboratory Coordinator

SC 226
610-660-1822
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Alanna Durkin
Core Laboratory Coordinator, Biology: Biology
SC 313B
610-660-3334
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Kelsey Finn
Assistant Professor of Practice, College of Arts and Science: Biology
Genomics Graduate Program Director: Biology
Rebecca Fioravanti
Becca Fioravanti
Assistant Professor of Practice,Biology: Biology
COOP 2714
717-947-6168
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Andreas Goesele
University Professor: University Professor
Adjunct - Environmental Science Program: Environmental Science Program
Adjunct - Philosophy: Philosophy
BL 256
610-660-1543
Christina King Smith, PhD

Professor

Science Center 223
610-660-1118
Julia Lee-Soety, PhD

Associate Professor

Co-Director, Center for Undergraduate Research

Science Center 227
610-660-3439
Edwin Li, PhD

Associate Professor, Director of the Biology Graduate Program

Science Center 125
610-660-1888
Selena Mallios
Selena Mallios
Instructor of Practice,Biology: Biology
COOP 2716
717-947-6227
Scott McRobert, PhD

Professor

Science Center 219
610-660-1833
Alison Mostrom, PhD
Associate Professor of Practice, College of Arts and Science: Biology
McNeil Science and Technology Center 379
215-895-1137
Matthew Nelson
Matthew Nelson, PhD

Professor of Biology, John J. Meehan, M.D., Pathways to Medical Professions Director and Health Professions Advising Committee Co-Director

Science Center 222
610-660-1827
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Anne Pacitti
Visiting Instructor: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Adjunct - Biology: Biology
SC 113H
610-660-3324
Bela Peethambaran, PhD

Associate Professor

McNeil Science and Technology Center 271
215-596-8923
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Laureen Pladdys-Paret
Visiting Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences: Biology
Adjunct - Physician Assistant: Physician Assistant
Stacey Ruch
Stacey Ruch
Associate Professor of Practice, Biology: Biology
COOP 2711
717-947-6228
Sherry Soost
Sherry Schoenberger
Clinical Instructor,Biology: Biology
COOP 1278
717-947-6310
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Marjan Sharifi
Visiting Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Molecular B: Biology
MSTC 378
215-596-8915
Clint Springer, PhD

Associate Professor and Director of the Institute for Environmental Stewardship and Director of the Barnes Arboretum at Saint Joseph's University.

Science Center 224
610-660-3432
610-660-2801
Catherine Nicole Sunnen PhD
Nikki Sunnen, PhD

Co-Director of Behavioral and Neuro Science Program

Associate Professor of Practice

McNeil Science and Technology Center 221
610-660-3332
Amy Troyer
Amy Troyer
Instructor of Practice,Biology: Biology
Lancaster CAS Curriculum Coordinator: Biology
COOP 2710
717-947-6217
Diane Valentin, MS, MT (ASCP), MB

Instructor, Medical Laboratory Science Program

Director, Medical Laboratory Science Program

McNeil Science and Technology Center 277
215-596-8918
Kevin Wolbach, MS
Instructor of Practice, College of Arts and Sciences: Biology
Assistant Chair, Biology: Biology
McNeil Science and Technology Center 221
215-895-3129