David B. KushnerAssociate Professor of Biology (2003).Dana Hall Room 208kushnerd@dickinson.edu (717) 245-1328
Thomas M. ArnoldAssociate Professor of Biology (2003).Dana Hall Room 210(717) 245-1319 | arnoldt@dickinson.edu | Visit Web SiteB.A., St. Mary's College of Maryland, 1993; Ph.D., University of Delaware, 1998.Dr. Arnold is a biochemist and physiologist who studies natural toxins, pheromones, odors, and anti-microbials. He focuses on natural products found in both marine and terrestrial ecosystems, including seagrass communities, coral reefs, temperate forests, and agricultural fields.
Rebecca E. ConnorAssistant Professor of Chemistry (2010).Stuart Hall - Rector Complex Room 2111(717) 245-1553 | connorr@dickinson.edu B.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 1999; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, 2008.My research interests currently include the molecular interactions of electrophilic natural products with human leukemia cells and the role of chaperone proteins in apoptosis and stress response pathways. Research projects in my lab range from chemical synthesis to proteomics and protein engineering.
R. David Crouch, Jr. (on leave Fall 2012) Professor of Chemistry (1994).James Hall - Rector Complex Room 2227(717) 245-1351 | crouch@dickinson.edu | Visit Web SiteB.A., Duke University, 1978; M.S., Shippensburg University, 1985; M.A., Johns Hopkins University, 1988; Ph.D., 1991.His research interests lie in the development and application of new organic synthetic methodology. Current work is focused on the development of a new alpha adrenergic agonist and continued investigations of new methods for selectively deprotecting silyl ethers. Another area of interest is the development of new organic chemistry exercises on the microscale and using microwave technology.
Kirsten A. GussAssociate Professor of Biology, John R. & Inge Paul Stafford Chair in Bioinformatics (2001).Dana Hall Room 212(717) 245-1530 | gussk@dickinson.edu B.A., Gettysburg College, 1989; Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University, 1997.Prof. Guss is interested in the molecular basis of development. Her research focuses on the role of the transcription factor scalloped during development of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. Prof. Guss teaches the following courses in the biology program: 127: This is Your Life, 317: Genetics, 318: Animal Development, and 418: Developmental Genomics.
John H. HensonCharles A. Dana Professor of Biology (1989).James Hall - Rector Complex Room 1227(717) 245-1434 | henson@dickinson.edu | Visit Web SiteB.A., University of Virginia, 1979; M.S., Florida State University, 1983; Ph.D., Harvard University, 1989.He teaches courses in cell biology, immunology, animal development, marine science, and health studies. His research program utilizes marine orgnisms as model experimental systems for studying basic aspects of cell structure and function, particularly how cells move, change shape, and divide.
Michael S. HoldenProfessor of Chemistry, Alfred Victor duPont Chair in Chemistry (1989).James Hall - Rector Complex Room 2225(717) 245-1481 | holden@dickinson.edu | Visit Web SiteB.S., Allegheny College, 1980; Ph.D., Colorado State University, 1985.His interests are in the area of organotransitionmetal-mediated synthesis of organic compounds. Presently, his research is focusing on the development of new reactions involving an easily accessible organo-iron system. Another ongoing effort is the development of microscale laboratories for organotransitionmetal chemistry.
David B. KushnerAssociate Professor of Biology (2003).Dana Hall Room 208(717) 245-1328 | kushnerd@dickinson.edu | Visit Web SiteB.S., Haverford College, 1993; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1998.He teaches courses in microbiology, virology, and RNA biology. His research combines genetics and cell and molecular and biology with modern genomic and bioinformatic approaches to understand interactions between viruses and their hosts, and also uses evolution-based approaches to understand the relationship between viral RNA sequence, structure, and function.
Michael P. Roberts (on leave Spring 2013) Associate Professor of Biology (1992).Dana Hall Room 205(717) 245-1201 | robertsm@dickinson.edu | Visit Web SiteB.A., Colgate University, 1977; M.S., Miami University, 1979; Ph.D., Yale University, 1988.Ganoe Award for Inspirational Teaching, 2002-03.His research interests center on the biology of cancer, in particular leukemia, and the mechanisms by which cancer cells might be reprogrammed to either behave normally or self destruct. He and his students use genomic, proteomic and bioinformatic methods to explore changes in gene expression that distinguish cancer cells from normal cells. His teaching interests included genetics, molecular genetics, bioinformatics and the biology of cancer.
Amy E. WitterAssociate Professor of Chemistry (1999).Stuart Hall - Rector Complex Room 2109(717) 245-1681 | witter@dickinson.edu | Visit Web SiteB.A., Wellesley College, 1987; Ph.D., University of California at Davis, 1996.Her research interests lie in the areas of environmental and analytical chemistry. Current research involves the structural elucidation of glycoproteins found in marine bacteria, and the effects of urbanization on stream chemistry.