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Dr. John Beebe
Professor Emeritus
beeb@calvin.edu
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Dr. Curt Blankespoor
cblankes@calvin.edu
- Ph.D. from Cornell University, 1994
- Teaches Animal Biology, Animal Behavior, Entomology, Human Sexuality, and Ecology on the Equator: Galapagos Islands/Amazon rainforest
- Research: Swimmer’s itch, problem-based learning and other pedagogies
- Selected Publications
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Dr. Hessel Bouma III
boum@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., University of Texas Medical Branch, 1975
- Teaches Human Biology, Biomedical Ethics at the Beginning of Life, and Perspectives in Medicine
- Interests: Molecular biology, human genetics, medical ethics, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.
- Selected Publications
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Dr. David DeHeer, Department Chair
dehe@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1972
- Teaches Cell Biology and Genetics, Tissue Culture, Forensic Schience, Immunology, and Investigations in Inflammation
- Research: Inflammation of joints, specifically hyaluronic acid and macrophage responses to artificial joints
- Selected Publications
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Dr. Randall DeJong
rdejong@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 2003
- Teaches General Biology, Ecology, Genetics and Evolutionary Biology
- Research: Invertebrate biology, ecological and evolutionary genetics, host-parasite interactions
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Dr. David Dornbos
dld9@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1988
- Teaches Cell Biology & Genetics, Botany, Plant Physiology
- Research: Seed development and physiology, plant response to environmental stress, application of biotechnology, agricultural production systems-particularly sustainable agriculture and associated stewardship issues
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Dr. Keith Grasman
kag4@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., Virginia Tech., 1995
- Teaches Ecosystem Ecology and Management, Immunology, and Environmental Science
- Research: Ecotoxicology and immunotoxicology, specifically the effects of environmental contaminants on wildlife (fish-eating birds of the Great Lakes and marine systems)
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Dr. Scott Hadley
sdh3@calvin.edu
- D.P.T., Grand Valley State University, 2007
- Ph.D., Wayne State University School of Medicine, 1998
- Teaches Human Anatomy
- Research: Clinical spinal cord injury rehabilitation, clinical orthopedics
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Jeanette Henderson
jmh46@calvin.edu
Ecosystem Preserve Program Manager
- B.S. Biology, Calvin College, 2002
- Trains program leaders and volunteers at the Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve
- Responsible for day to day oversight of preserve programs
- Develops educational programs
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Dr. Arlene Hoogewerf
ahoogewe@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., Cornell University, 1991
- Teaches Cell Biology and Genetics, Forensic Science, Microbiology and Investigations in Microbiology
- Research: Biofilm bacteria
- Selected Publications
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Lori Keen
keel@calvin.edu
Laboratory Manager
- B.S., Calvin College, 1981
- Oversees all laboratory-preparation activities, maintains chemical and supply inventories, assists with safety compliance, supervises 3 student assistants
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Dr. David Koetje
dkoetje@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., Purdue University, 1991
- Teaches Introduction to Biotechnology, Cell and Tissue Culture, Investigations in DNA Technology
- Research : DNA fingerprinting of plants, plant stress physiology, agricultural biotechnology, and Christian perspectives in biotechnology
- Selected Publications
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Dr. Stephen Matheson
smatheso@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1996
- Teaches Cell Biology and Genetics, Human Physiology, General Biology, and Perspectives in Biology
- Research: Cell biology, developmental biology, and neurobiology
- Selected Publications
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Dr. Richard Nyhof
nyhr@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1981
- Teaches Human Biology and Physiology, Animal Biology and Physiology, Pathophysiology, Histology, and How Common Drugs Work
- Interests : Cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology
- Selected Publications
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Scott Prentice
sap5@calvin.edu
Laboratory Equipment Technician/Manager
- B.A., Olivet College, 1997
- Maintains, calibrates and repairs the varied instruments and equipment in the teaching and research laboratories; assists with instruction in instrument use
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Dr. Hector Quemada
hdq2@calvin.edu
Adjunct Faculty
- Ph.D., University of Utah
- Interests/Research: Biotechnology, biosafety, development of biosafety regulatory systems in developing countries.
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Dr. Anding Shen
as28@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 2004
- Teaches cell biology, immunology, microbiology and General Biology
and an Interim course on Traditional Chinese Medicine in China
- Research: Immunology
of T-cells and virology of HIV and related viruses. Cellular and molecular mechanisms in the interaction of disease agents and the host immune system
- Selected Publications
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Jill Tatum
jat8@calvin.edu
- M.S., Texas Tech University, 1987
- Teaches Cell Biology & Genetics and Electron Microscopy
- Interests: Microscopy and cell structure, especially cellular ultrastructure
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Dr. Peter Tigchelaar
ptigch@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1970
- Teaches Human Biology, Human Anatomy, and Health Care in a Developing Country, an off-campus/ interim course to Ecuador
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Dr. John Ubels
jubels@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., from Michigan State University, 1979
- Teaches Human Biology and Physiology, Animal Biology, Cell Biology, and an off-campus/ interim course in sailing
- Research: Cell biology and physiology of the lacrimal gland, dry eye syndrome, and ocular toxicology
- Selected Publications
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Dr. Randall Van Dragt
vdra@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., University of Rhode Island, 1986
- Teaches Vertebrate Biology, Ecosystem Ecology and Management, and Investigations in Restoration Ecology
- Interests: Ecosystem ecology and restoration
- Selected Publications
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Dr. David Warners
dwarners@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1997
- Teaches General Biology, Botany, Plant Taxonomy, Investigations in Plant Biology, Evolutionary Biology, and an off-campus/ interim course in Central America
- Research: Restoration Ecology, Plant Systematics, Floristic Quality Assessment & Conservation Strategies, Native Landscaping, Creation Care & Lifestyle Implications
- Selected Publications
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Dr. John Wertz
jwertz59@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2006
- Teaches Microbiology and Biological Science
- Research: Microbial symbioses including microbe-microbe and host-microbe interactions in termite guts, biological basis for microaerophily and the ecology of microaerophiles
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Dr. Amy Wilstermann
amw26@calvin.edu
- Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 2002
- Teaches Cell Biology and Genetics, Biological Science and Cell Physiology
- Research: DNA topoisomerases, interactions between chemotherapeutic agents and their enzyme targets
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Dr. Uko Zylstra
zylu@calvin.edu
Dean of the Natural Sciences and Contextual Disciplines
- Ph.D., Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, 1972
- Interests: Cell biology, electron microscopy, environmental ethics, philosophy of biology, and food, agriculture, and world hunger issues
- Selected Publications
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