Biology
Dr. Vania Coelho
Assistant Professor, Biology
Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
415-458-3745
vcoelho@dominican.edu
- Coral reefs
- Ecology
- Evolutionary biology of marine invertebrates
Dr. Coelho's current research focus is on conservation ecology of marine ecosystems, particularly coral reefs. Her interests include the role of protected reserves in ecosystem conservation, management of coral disease, community involvement in conservation and restoration efforts, public education and awareness. In addition, she is interested in the influence of top-down and bottom-up processes in the structuring of epifaunal communities associated with algae, especially in tropical environments. Her research expertise also involves different aspects of ecology and evolutionary biology of marine crustaceans; including behavior, functional morphology, natural history, systematics and population ecology.
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Dr. James Cunningham
Associate Professor, Biology
Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
415-257-1327
cunningham@dominican.edu
- Vocal behavior, social organization, and the growth rates of birds and how this relates to energy allocation during breeding
- Zoology
Dr. Mohammed El Majdoubi
Assistant Professor, Biology
Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
415-257-0175
mmajdoubi@dominican.edu
- Stem cell research
- Biomedical sciences
Dr. Mohammed Majdoubi served for four years as director of the Cell Imaging Core in the Center for Reproductive Sciences at UC San Francisco. Dr. Majdoubi has published 17 scientific papers and has given 18 presentations at international meetings. He also is a reviewer for the journal Neuroendocrinology.
Dr.
Majdoubi's current research is focused on mouse embryonic stem cells as
an in vitro model of the differentiation and development of
hormone-secreting neurons.Such research could provide medical treatment
to neuroendocrine-related diseases such as Kallmann’s, Prader-Willi,
and Rubenstein-Taybi.
Dr. Sibdas Ghosh
Professor of Biology
Chair, Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
415-482-3583
sghosh@dominican.edu
- Plant Growth Promoting Soil Bacteria
- Paclobutrazol: A Growth Retardant
- Cadmium: Heavy Metal
- Sudden Oak Death
- Fish Parasites
- Weed Free Feed/Horse Manure
- Biodiversity of Bees in National Parks
Research Interests:
- Effects of Environmental Stress on Gene Expression and on the Dynamics of Protein Synthesis in the Photosynthetic Apparatus
- Molecular Aspects of Membrane Turnover
- Plant-Microbial Interactions
- Methods of Development in Bioanalytical and Separations Chemistry
Assistant Professor, Biology
Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
415-257-1343
dspain@dominican.edu
