Department of Biological Sciences

Meet the Team

The Department of Biological Sciences is home to faculty, instructional staff, research scientists and graduate students working across the living sciences. Our team brings expertise in behavior, ecology, evolution, conservation, genetics, genomics, physiology, microbiology and biology education, with strengths in research and teaching that span molecules, cells, organisms, ecosystems and evolutionary change.

Leadership & Program Contacts

Faculty

Mark Liles, PhD
Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies
Elizabeth Schwartz, PhD

Postdocs

Paula Adams, PhD
Postdoctoral Scholar
Anthony Gilbert, PhD
Postdoctoral Fellow
Biraj Kayastha, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher

Graduate Students

Sara Barck
Graduate Research Assistant
Aanchal Bhatia
PhD Student, Biological Sciences
Olivia Brown
Melinda Brewer
PhD Student | Graduate Teaching Assistant
Anna Rose, BS
Graduate Teaching Assistant
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Interested in joining the Department of Biological Sciences as a graduate student or research collaborator? Explore our Graduate Programs page or connect with a faculty member whose research aligns with your interests.
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