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Faculty

NameEmailRankDepartmentConcentrationResearch Interests
Ables, Elizabethablese@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of BiologyBiologyCell Biology, Developmental Biology
Allen, Williamallenwi@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of ChemistryChemistrySynthesis of Fluorescent Molecules for Molecular Recognition
Anderson, Ericandersone@ecu.eduT Associate ProfessorDepartment of BiologyBiologyBiotechnology, Microbiology
Anllo, Laurenanllol22@ecu.eduAssistantDepartment of BiologyBiologyDevelopmental Genetics, Cell Biology
Asch, Rebeccaaschr16@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of BiologyBiologyFisheries Oceanography, Climate Change Biology, Earth System Modeling
Bartolotti, Liberobartolottil@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of ChemistryChemistryApplications of Density Functional Theory to Problems of Chemical Interest
*Blakeslee, Aprilblakesleeap14@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of BiologyBiologyConservation, Invasion, Parasite, and Marine Ecology
Brewer, Koribrewerk@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of Physiology, Department of Emergency MedicineBiomedicineNeuroscience, Spinal Cord Injury, Pain
*Brewer, Michaelbrewermi14@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of BiologyBiologyBioinformatics and Genomics
Burns, Colinburnsc@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of ChemistryChemistryCharacterization of Metal Binding Peptides and Proteins
Chalcraft, Davidchalcraftd@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of BiologyBiologyPopulation & Community Ecology; Ecological Aspects of Biodiversity
Field, Erinfielde14@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of BiologyBiologyGeomicrobiology, Marine Microbial Processes, Microbial Genomics
Gittman, Rachelgittmanr17@ecu.eduAssistantDepartment of BiologyBiologyRestoration Ecology, Marine Community Ecology, Coastal Management and Policy, Conservation Biology
Goodwillie, Carolgoodwilliec@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of BiologyBiologyPlant Evolutionary Genetics and Ecology
Huang, Jinlinghuangj@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of BiologyBiologyEvolutionary Genomics, Bioinformatics; Horizontal Gene Transfer
Hughes, Roberthughesr16@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of ChemistryChemistryControl and Monitoring of Biochemical Pathways
*Hvastkovs, Elihvastkovse@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of ChemistryChemistryDevelopment of Electrochemical Sensors
Issa, Fadiissaf14@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of BiologyBiologyNeurobiology and Behavior
Keiper, Brettkeiperb@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyBiomedicineBiochemistry, Differentiation, Molecular Genetics
Lee, Myon-Heeleemy@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of Internal MedicineBiomedicineStem Cell Biology
Lemasson, Isabellelemassoni@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of Microbiology and ImmunologyBiomedicineBiochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cellular Biology
Li, Yuminliyu@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of ChemistryChemistryMolecular Dynamics Simulations of Protein-protein and Protein-ligand Interactions
Luczkovich, Josephluczkovichj@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of BiologyBiologyFood Web Ecology and Fish Bioacoustics
Mannie, Markmanniem@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of Microbiology and ImmunologyBiomedicineImmunology, Autoimmune Disease, Therapeutic Vaccination, Multiple Sclerosis
Mansfield, Kylemansfieldk@ecu.eduAssistantDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyBiomedicineBiochemistry, Molecular Biology
McKinnon, Jeffreymckinnonj@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of BiologyBiologySexual Selection, Speciation in Fish
McRae, Susanmcraes@ecu.eduT ProfessorDepartment of BiologyBiologyBehavioral Ecology and Social Evolution in Birds
Meng, Pingpingmengp22@ecu.edu@ecu.eduAssistantDepartment of ChemistryChemistryEnvironmental Chemistry, Bioremediation, Emerging Contaminants
Milton, Morganmiltonm19@ecu.eduR Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyBiomedicineBiochemistry, Microbiology, Structure and Function of the Regulatory Protein
Morehead, Andrewmoreheada@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of ChemistryChemistryCatalytic Applications of Transition Metal Complexes with Synthetic Organic Applications
Morley, Jamesmorleyj19@ecu.eduAssistantDepartment of BiologyBiologyFisheries Ecology, Marine Community Ecology, Climate Change Biology
Mruk Karenmrukk23@ecu.eduAssistantDepartment of Pharmacology and ToxicologyBiomedicineCentral Nervous System Injuries, Cell Development & Regeneration
Offenbacher, Adamoffenbachera17@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of ChemistryChemistryMolecular Underpinnings of Biological Catalysis
Pan, Xiaopingpanx@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of BiologyBiologyBiochemistry & Toxicology
*Peralta, Arianeperaltaa@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of BiologyBiologyMicrobial Ecology, Microbial-Climate Change Feedbacks, Dynamics of Social-Ecological Systems
Rasambainarivo, Fidyrasambainarivof23@ecu.eduAssistantDepartment of BiologyBiologyEcology & Epidemiology of Wildlife Diseases, Conservation Medicine
Rebellato, Loritarebellatol@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of PathologyBiomedicineTransplant immunobiology
Roper, Rachelroperr@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of Microbiology and ImmunologyBiomedicineVirology, Immunology, Vaccines
Sargent, Andrewsargenta@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of ChemistryChemistryQuantum Chemical Studies of Catalytic Organometallic Reactions
Scemama, Jean-Lucscemamaj@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of BiologyBiologyPost-Duplication Gene Evolution
Schmidt, Cameronschmidtc18@ecu.eduAssistantDepartment of BiologyBiologyIntegrative Cell Bioenergetics
Sigounas, Georgesigounasg@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of Internal MedicineBiomedicineStem Cells; Cancer Initiating Cells; Stem Cell Microenvironment; DNA Damage and Cancer
Soderstrom, Kensoderstromk@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of Pharmacology and ToxicologyBiomedicinePharmacology, Drug Effects on CNS Development, Drug Abuse
*Spuches, Annespuchesa@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of ChemistryChemistryCharacterization of Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Metal Binding to Biomolecules
Stiller, Johnstillerj@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of BiologyBiologyPlant Comparative Genomics
Summers, Kylesummersk@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of BiologyBiologyEvolution of Color, Behavior in Poison Frogs, Evolutionary Medicine
Thompson, Beththompsonb@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of BiologyBiologyDevelopmental Genetics
Vance-Chalcraft, Heathervancechalcrafth@ecu.eduAssistantDepartment of BiologyBiologyBiology Education and Community Ecology
Verbanac, Kathrynverbanack@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of SurgeryBiomedicineBiochemistry, Cancer
Walker, Joiwalkerjoi15@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of ChemistryChemistryChemical Education
Woodlief, Traceywoodlieft18@ecu.eduR Assistant ProfessorDepartment of Pharmacology & ToxicologyBiomedicineToxicology, Bioenergetics
*Yang, Liyanngl@ecu.eduProfessorDivision of Hematology /OncologyBiomedicineCancer Biology, Inflammation, Molecular Cell Biology
Yang, Yuyangy@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of ChemistryChemistrySupercritical Fluid Separation Techniques Subcritical Water Applications
Zeczycki, Tonyazeczyckit@ecu.eduAssociateDepartment of Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyBiomedicineBiochemistry and Biophysics of Protein Dysfunction
Zhang, Baohongzhangb@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of BiologyBiologyMolecular Genetics, Toxicology, and Biotechnology
Zhu, Yongzhuy@ecu.eduProfessorDepartment of BiologyBiologyComparative Endocrinology, Steroid Receptor Function and Signaling

*Denotes Program Steering Committee Member

Students

Last NameFirst Nameemail address @students.eduConcentrationAdvisor(s)Program StartedResearch Interest
*AhmedAyaahmeda21@students.ecu.eduBiomedicineDeWitt, Jamie + Woodief, Tracy2021ecotoxicology
AndersenClarkandersenc21@students.ecu.eduChemistryWalker, Joi2021chemistry education
ArmstrongSaraharmstrongsa19@students.ecu.eduBiologyPan, Xiaoping2019root knot nematodes RNA
BalestrieriKassondrawrightka14@students.ecu.eduBiomedicineVerbanac, Kathryn2014biochemistry of cancer
BrisardBenjaminbrisardb18@students.ecu.eduBiologySchmidt, Cameron2022
CashwellKyliecashwellk16@students.ecu.eduBiomedicineYang, Li2022
ChildsSarah Katechildss19@students.ecu.eduBiologyField, Erin2023
CoatesKelseycoatesk23@students.ecu.eduBiologyPeralta, Ariane2023
FinlayColinfinlayc21@students.ecu.eduBiologyPeralta, Ariane2023
FreelandFionafreelandf22@students.ecu.eduBiologyVance-Chalcraft, Heather2022biology education
GarrettPatrickgarrettpat23@students.ecu.eduBiomedicineMruk, Karen2023
GayeskiEmilygayeskie19@students.ecu.eduBiologyAnderson, Eric2023
GuyWyattguys22@students.ecu.eduChemistryOffenbacher, Adam2022
*JainarineNaomijainarinen20@students.ecu.eduBiologyAsch, Rebecca2020fisheries ecology, larval fish phenology, biological oceanography
JandronMemphisjandronm19@students.ecu.eduBiologyZhu, Yong2023
*JonesMariahjonesmari20@students.ecu.eduBiomedicineLee, Myon-Hee2020Investigate the role of the PUF-9 in germ cell fate reprogramming using C. elegans and will also do RNAi-based screening to identify genes that are involved in cell fate reprogramming (dedifferentiation-mediated tumorigenesis)
KamranMuhammadkamranm23@students.ecu.eduBiologyZhu, Yong2023
LaFaveElizabethlafavee13@students.ecu.eduChemistryHvatkovs, Eli2018bioanalytical chemistry; specifically looking at the application of innovative and rapid techniques to provide detailed chemical answers to changes in DNA. Genetics; in relation to the role of Breast Cancer 1 gene (BRCA1) in mitochondrial DNA, specifically in the skeletal muscle system.
LeavittJasperleavittj19@students.ecu.eduBiologyChalcraft, David2019metacommunity ecology, community ecology, herpetology
LindsaySamlindsays15@students.ecu.eduChemistryLi, Yumin2019molecular dynamics, virtual screening, protein-inhibitor development, Annexin family proteins
MaggioGarrettmaggiog23@students.ecu.eduBiologyBlakeslee, April2023
MajumdarNiskamajumdarn22@students.ecu.eduBiomedicineAkula, Shaw2022
McMainsAndrewmcmainsa20@students.ecu.eduBiologyMorley, James2020fisheries ecology, fisheries
NormanMinanormanm18@students.ecu.eduBiomedicineTBD
PapavasilisTerrypapavasilise23@students.ecu.eduBiologyLuczkovich, Joseph2023
PowellAmandapowella19@students.ecu.eduBiologyAbles, Elizabeth2022Investigating the role of B-Importins in germline stem cells to control stem cell self renewal and oocyte differentiation
*RobinsonAutumnrobinsonau22@students.ecu.eduBiologyField, Erin2022metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, microbiology/geomicrobiology, microbial ecology
RubioAndrewrubioa19@students.ecu.eduBiologySummers, Kyle2019dart frogs, color pattern, molecular evolution
SalemFatemasalemf17@students.ecu.eduChemistryYang, Li2018
SarkerMd Abu Kawsarsarkerm19@students.ecu.eduBiomedicineLemasson, Isabelle 2019virology, immunology
ShostakMaggieshostakm21@students.ecu.eduBiologyField, Erin2023
SpicerChasespicerc21@students.ecu.eduBiologyField, Erin2023
StancilCarterstancilc22@students.ecu.eduBiologyBlakeslee, April2022invasion biology, parasitic ecology, community ecology
StanleyJordanstanleyjo12@students.ecu.eduChemistryAllen, Toby2021organic synthesis of molecules
*TaylorCamerontaylorwh15@students.ecu.eduChemistrySpuches, Anne2021bioinorganic chemistry of metals
*WurzAnnawurza19@students.ecu.eduChemistryHughes, Robert2020proteomics, organic/biochemistry, pharmacology/biomedical science
YousefiKimiyayousefik22@students.ecu.eduChemistryField, Erin; Bell, Natasha2023biogeochemistry, ecological treatment technologies

*Denotes Graduate Student Steering Committee Member

Administrative Support Staff

NameE-mailPhone
Bell, Christinebellch@ecu.edu252-328-0286