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About Us: Our Faculty

Amy Wilstermann, Associate Professor, Biology

Amy Wilstermann616-526-7620
amw26@calvin.edu
Office: DeVries Hall 211

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Education

B.S. in Biochemistry, Oakland University, 1995
Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Vanderbilt University, 2002

Professional Experience

Prior to joining the faculty at Calvin, Professor Wilstermann taught at a Christian university in Nashville, TN where she also served as the coordinator of the science and mathematics department. She joined the faculty of Calvin in 2007 and currently teaches Cell Biology and Genetics, Cell Physiology, General Biology and Human Biology.

Research and Professional Interests

  • DNA topoisomerases
  • Interactions between chemotherapeutic agents and their cellular targets
  • DNA-enzyme interactions
  • Active-learning pedagogies

Life Outside of Calvin

Outside of Calvin, Prof. Wilstermann enjoys spending time with family. They can often be found outdoors - at a local park or at the beach. She also enjoys baking, ice skating, reading, and spending time with extended family and friends.

See a partial list of Prof. Wilstermann's publications