Kellie Agrimson PhD Assistant Professor I am passionate about teaching and connecting with my students and hope to incorporate research into their college experience. As a first-generation college graduate, I relate strongly to disadvantaged students and feel that… read more
Paul Buttenhoff BIOL Assistant Professor My name is Paul Buttenhoff and I'm an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department. I received my B.S. in Zoology from the University of Wyoming in 1992 and my Master's degree in Zoology Auburn University in 1996. My… read more
Paula Furey PhD Associate Professor Paula Furey, PhD is a Professor in the Biology program at St. °µÍø½ûÇø. Dr. Furey has expertise and interests that span phycology (algae), invertebrate biology, taxonomy, biodiversity, and conservation biology… read more
Damon Klaphake MS Assistant Professor I have taught Human Anatomy and Physiology, Human Disease, Human Ecology, Microbiology, Chemistry, College Study Skills, Transcultural Communication, and Dosage Calculations Math at St. °µÍø½ûÇø since 1997. I am a… read more
Tami McDonald PhD Associate Professor Tami McDonald is a microbiologist and evolutionary geneticist specializing in the evolution of symbioses in fungi, plants and bacteria. She employs techniques from phylogenetics, genetics, genomics, epigenetics and molecular… read more
Marcie J. Myers PhD Professor I am a Professor in the Department of Biology at St. °µÍø½ûÇø and a Carondelet Scholar. I work in the areas of physiology and physical anthropology (PhD from UW-Madison), with a particular focus on the locomotor… read more
Kurt Olson PhD Associate Professor Kurt Olson is a long time faculty member of the Biology program. read more
Jean Omodt DPT, MHS, PT Associate Professor I have treated patients as a physical therapist for more than 25 years, primarily working in Minnesota but also in California and Missouri. I have extensive experience treating patients in a variety of settings including… read more
John Pellegrini Professor PhD Dr. Pellegrini joined the Biology Department in 1994. He teaches Human Anatomy & Physiology and Biopsychology, and he coteaches interdisciplinary courses on anatomy, art, and the history of medicine. His current research… read more
Rahul Roy PhD Assistant Professor Rahul Roy is a plant molecular biologist focusing on the mechanisms of nectar production in flowering plants and plant root movements. He teaches Foundations of Biology, Environmental Biology, Plant Biology and Senior Seminar… read more
Cuc Kim Vu MS Assistant Professor Cuc Kim Vu has taught at St. °µÍø½ûÇø since 2000. She teaches various biology courses (Anatomy and Physiology, Human Disease, and Microbiology), foundational courses (math, study skills, computer skills), and… read more
