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  • Micro & Molec Bio
  • Nutrition, Dietetics, Food Sci
  • Physiology Developmental Bio
  • Plant, Wildlife Sci
  • Biology

Micro & Molecular Biology Research
Name Phone Room Research Emphasis Prerequisites Email
Adams, Byron 422-3132 685 WIDB Co-evolution, Symbiosis, Parasitology, Phylogeography, Soil Ecology, Molecular Systematics, and Molecular Evolution Passion for and dedication to what you are doing. No resume padders, please. bjadams@byu.edu
Bradshaw, William S. 422-3677 455 WIDB currently nonecurrently none william_bradshaw@byu.edu
Breakwell, Donald P. 422-2378 799/729 WIDB Microbial Ecology and Diversity; Teaching Science Chem 105, 106, 107; PDBio 120 don_breakwell@byu.edu
Bridgewater, Laura 422-2434 591 WIDB Transcriptional Regulation MMBio 240, 241 laura_bridgewater@byu.edu
Burnett, Sandra 422-1310 791 WIDB ImmunologyApplication and Interview sandra_burnett@byu.edu
Erickson, David 422-1981 893 WIDB Host-pathogen interaction; Plague transmissionMMBio 151; Interview xenopsylla@gmail.com
Evans, R. Paul 422-3259 571 WIDB Molecular Biology None Listed evansp@byu.edu
Griffitts, Joel S. 422-7997 788 WIDB Plant-Microbe Interactions; Symbiotic Nitrogen Fixation MMBio 240 joelg@byu.edu
Harker, Alan R. 422-3582 302-B WIDB Microbial Ecology in the Great Salt Lake None Listed alan_harker@byu.edu
Johnson, F. Brent 422-2331 887 WIDB Virology (Viruses) MMBio 165; Micro Core classes brent_johnson@byu.edu
Lin, Chin-Yo 422-6259 753 WIDB Nuclear Receptor Biology Chem 105, 106; PDBio 120, MMBio 240 chinyolin@byu.edu
McCleary, William R. 422-6215 875 WIDB Molecular Mechanisms of Prokaryotic Signal Transduction Interview bill_mccleary@byu.edu
Nielsen, Brent L. 422-1102 775-A/801 WIDB Plant Molecular Biology; Mitochondrial DNA Recombination and Repair Chem 105, 106, 107; MMBio 240, 241, PWS 340 brent_nielsen@byu.edu
O'Neill, Kim L. 422-2449 855 WIDB Cancer Research: Immunology MMBio 240, 241 kim_oneill@byu.edu
Robison, Richard A. 422-2416 851 WIDB Bacterial Pathogens; Molecular Pathogenisis and Host Immune Responses Chem 105, 106, 107; MMBio 151 richard_robison@byu.edu
Wilson, Eric 422-4138 795 WIDB Immunology Chem 105, 106; MMBio 240 ewilson4@byu.edu

Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science Research
Name Phone Room Research Emphasis Prerequisites Email
Brown, Lora Beth 422-6672 S-229 ESC Dietary Quality of College Students Stat 221; NDFS 100 and NDFS 200 or 305 or 201 lora_brown@byu.edu
Chapman, Emily 422-4296 S-133 ESC Quality Assurance of Welfare Products Preference given to FS or FIM students emily_chapman@byu.edu
Christensen, Merrill J. 422-5255 S-235 ESC Nutrition Regulation of Gene Expression, Diet and Cancer Chem 105, 106, 107; MMBio 240 merrill_christensen@byu.edu
Davidson, Robert 422-1432 S-243 ESC Nutrient Interactions in Bone Health; Computer Modeling and Simulation of Nutrient Action None Listed robert_davidson@byu.edu
Dunn, Michael L. 422-6670 S-129 ESC Food Fortification and Shelf-Life Assessment Chem 105, 106, 107; (Helpful) Chem 351, 352, 481 michael_dunn@byu.edu
Franz, Kay B. 422-6675 S-231 ESC Magnesium Deficiency and its Effect on Common Health Problems Chem 105, 106, 351, 352, 481; Stat 221 kay_franz@byu.edu
Fullmer, Susan 422-3349 S-227 ESC Clinical Nutrition; Effect of Diet and Exercise on Energy Expenditure & Bone Density Stat 221; PDBio 305, 220; NDFS 200; 300 or 305 susan_fullmer@byu.edu
Jefferies, Laura 422-9290 S-103A ESC Sensory Analysis & Pilot Plant Preference given to FS or FIM students laura_jefferies@byu.edu
Johnston, N. Paul 422-6874 S-249 ESC International Nutrition, Egg Omega-3, Nutrient Fortification of Village Diet Chem 105, 106; PDBio 120 paul_johnston@byu.edu
Nyland, Nora K. 422-6676 S-219 ESC Dietetics Education, Management Issues in Dietetics Practice None Listed nora_nyland@byu.edu
Ogden, Lynn V. 422-9082 S-127 ESC Product & Process Development, Food Storage and Sensory Evaluation NDFS 250, 251 lynn_ogden@byu.edu
Pike, Oscar A. 422-6671 S-221A ESC Long-term Food Storage and Preservation Chem 105, 106; NDFS 250, 251 oscar_pike@byu.edu
Steele, Frost M. 422-6784 S-131 ESC Food Safety, Long-Term Food Storage & Preservation Chem 105; NDFS 250; MMBio 221/222 frost_steele@byu.edu

Physiology & Developmental Biology Research
Name Phone Room Research Emphasis Prerequisites Email
Barrow, Jeff 422-9308 355 WIDB Examining the role that cell polarity plays in limb outgrowth, neural tube closure, and angiogenesis during vertebrate development None Listed jeff_barrow@byu.edu
Bell, John D. 422-2353 302-C WIDB Membrane Biophysics; Membranes changes during apoptosis Chem 105; PDBio 120 john_bell@byu.edu
Brown, Michael 422-5859 793 WIDB Development of the Nervous System & its Regeneration After Injury No Active Lab; contact for possible experiences michael_brown@byu.edu
Busath, David D. 422-8753 549-B/534 WIDB Molecular Biophysics of Membrane Structure and Function Chem 105, 106, 351; PDBio 120; Phscs 105-108. Contact to discuss useful courses. david_busath@byu.edu
Edwards, Jeffrey 422-8080 786 WIDB Learning and Memory; Neurophysiology Chem 105, 106; PDBio 120; PDBio 305/362 or Neuro 205 jeffrey_edwards@byu.edu
Hansen, Marc 422-4998 597 WIDB Cell Adhesion in Cancer MetastasisContact to discuss marchansen@byu.edu
Judd, Allan M. 422-3179 585/535 WIDB Immune System Regulation of Adrenal Function Chem 105; PDBio 120 allan_judd@byu.edu
Kooyman, David 422-6399 385 WIDB Cell Biology Chem 105, 106; PDbio 120, MMbio240, PWS 340 david_kooyman@byu.edu
Lephart, Edwin D. 422-8970 785 WIDB Soy Isoflavones: Brain Development/Function and Behavior; Mechanisms of Hormone Action Chem 105, 106; PDBio 120, MMBio 240, PWS 340 edwin_lephart@byu.edu
Porter, James P. 422-9160 574/523 WIDB Interaction Between Brain and Hormones in Regulating the Cardiovascular System, Postnatal Development of Neural Cardiovascular Control None Listed james_porter@byu.edu
Reynolds, Paul R. 375-A WIDB Pulmonary Development, Alveologenesis, Disease Chem 105, PDBio 120, MMBio 240 paul_reynolds@byu.edu
Rhees, R. Ward 422-2158 587 WIDB Steroid Hormone-Brain Interactions; Developmental Influences of Hormones No Active Lab; contact for possible experiences ward_rhees@byu.edu
Seegmiller, Robert E. 422-2303 593 WIDB Hereditary Connective Tissue Disorders such as Dwarfism and Osteoarthritis; Birth Defect Studies; Embryology Chem 105 robert_seegmiller@byu.edu
Silcox, Roy 422-5267 363 WIDB Characterization, Enhancement, and Manipulation of Ovarian Function Be aware: working with cattle at a dairy! Requires 45 minute travel each way; needed T & Th mornings until noon roy_silcox@byu.edu
Stark, Michael R. 422-9498 555/590 WIDB Development of the nervous system (requ'd) MMBio 240, 241; (recom'd) PDBio 360; PWS 225 michael_stark@byu.edu
Sudweeks, Sterling 422-8752 595 WIDB Structure and Function of Ligand-Gated Ion Channels None Listed sterling_sudweeks@byu.edu
Winder, William W. 422-3093 545 WIDB Targeting of AMP-Activated Protein Kinase for Prevention and Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity; Rules of LKBI in Muscle Chem 105, 106, 351, 352; PDBio 120, PDBio 360; Physiology william_winder@byu.edu
Woodbury, Dixon 422-7562 549A WIDB Cellular and Molecular Physiology Focusing on Membrane Biophysics & Exocytosis (blocked by tetanus and Botox) Project A: (requ'd) Chem 105/106, PDBio 120, MMBio 240/241; (recom'd) Chem 351, PDBio 360; Project B: (requ'd) Chem 105/106, PDBio 120, Math 119, Physc 105/106; (recom'd) Chem 351, MMBio 241, PDBio 360 dixon_woodbury@byu.edu
Woolley, Bruce H. 422-6650 357 WIDB Pharmacologic Action of Xenobiotic and Endogenous Substances, Pathophysiology of Protozoal Parasites None Listed brucew@brucewoolley.com

Plant and Wildlife Sciences Research
Name Phone Room Research Emphasis Prerequisites Email
Allen, Phil S. 422-2421 271 WIDB Ecological Restoration, Seed Biology Chem 105; PDBio 120 or 220; PWS 103, 282 phil_allen@byu.edu
Anderson, Val Jo 422-3527 275 WIDB Rangeland Entomology (Insect Abundance & Impact) InBio 441 (useful, not requ'd) val_anderson@byu.edu
Black, Hal L. 422-4553 167 WIDB Wildlife Behavioral Ecology, Birds and Mammals Contact to Discuss hal_black@byu.edu
Booth, Gary M. 422-2458 697 WIDB Entomology, Toxicology, Pollination Biology Chem 105, 106, 351, 352, or 481; PDBio 120 or Bio 100 gary_booth@byu.edu
Coleman, Craig E 422-5145 291 WIDB Molecular and Cell Biology of Plants and Seeds None Listed craig_coleman@byu.edu
Crookston, R. Kent 422-9142 S-125 ESC currently nonecurrently none kent_crookston@byu.edu
Fairbanks, Daniel 422-3037 302 MSRB Currently None Currently None daniel_fairbanks@byu.edu
Flinders, Jerran T. 422-2322 407 WIDB Wildlife & Rangeland Ecology, Wildlife Behavioral Ecology, Wildlife Habitat InbBio 225 jerran_flinders@byu.edu
Assessment & Management, Conservation of Threatened Birds & Mammals
Geary, Brad 422-2369 263 WIDB Plant PATHOLOGY and Beneficial Fungi None Listed brad_geary@byu.edu
Hess, Wilford M. 422-2451 A-140 CLFB currently none currently none wilford_hess@byu.edu
Hopkins, Bryan G. and Hunter, Norah 422-2185 251 WIDB Environmental Impacts of Soil-Water-Plant Systems None Listed hopkins@byu.edu
Jellen, Eric 422-7279 289 WIDB Chromosomal Genetics and Evolution in Allopolyploid Cereals Chem 105; PDBio 120; or concurrent enrollment eric_jellen@byu.edu
Jolley, Greg 422-6872 297 WIDB Landscape Architecture and Design None Listed greg_jolley@byu.edu
Jolley, Von D. 422-2491 253 WIDB Soil and Plant Nutrition Interactions None von_jolley@byu.edu
Kellems, Richard 422-4220 353 WIDB Bioconversion, Environmental Science, Environmental Pollutants Chem 105, 106 richard_kellems@byu.edu
Maughan, Jeff 422-8698 285 WIDB DNA Markers and Biotechnology in Plants PDBio 120, MMBio 240, PWS 310 jeff_maughan@byu.edu
Petersen, Steven 422-4885 493 WIDB Landscape (Spatial) Ecology/Rangeland and Wildlife Habitat ManagementContact to Discuss slp2@byu.net
Robinson, Todd F. 422-6172 346 WIDB Wildlife Nutrition and Metabolism Growth Contact to discuss todd_robinson@byu.edu
Roundy, Bruce A. 422-8137 495 WIDB Range Ecology / Wildland Management/ Restoration Contact to discuss bruce_roundy@byu.edu
Smith, Thomas 422-2151 451 WIDB Wildlife Ecology, Wildlife Behavioral Ecology, Wildlife-Human Interactions Contact to Discuss tom_smith@byu.edu
St. Clair, Sam 422-5725 293 WIDB Plant Physiological Ecology Contact to Discuss stclair@byu.edu
Stevens, Mikel 422-4032 287 WIDB Use of Molecular Genetics in Plant Breeding Chem 105, 106; PDBio 120, 220, MMBIO 240, PWS 340; Math 119; meet to decide additional courses mikel_stevens@byu.edu
Terry, Richard 422-2283 259 WIDB Soil Resources of the Ancient Maya; Discovering Ancient Marketplaces Chem 105, 106 richard_terry@byu.edu
Udall, Joshua A. 422-9307 295 WIDB Plant Genomics PDBio 120, MMBio 240, PWS 310 jaudall@byu.edu
Webb, Bruce 422-2147 255 WIDB Soil and Plant AnalysisPWS 282, 283 bruce_webb@byu.edu
White, Clayton M. 422-4860 161 WIDB Vertebrate Biology Contact to Discuss clayton_white@byu.edu
Woolstenhulme, Loreen A. 422-5603 687 WIDB Conservation Ecology & Genetics PDBio 120 loreen_woolstenhulme@byu.edu

Biology Research
Name Phone Room Research Emphasis Prerequisites Email
Adair, Marta 422-8336 A-242 CLFB Biological Science Education None Listed marta_adair@byu.edu
Belk, Mark C. 422-4154 175 WIDB Population Ecology, Evolutionary Ecology of Fishes No Prerequisites mark_belk@byu.edu
Braithwaite, Lee F. 422-2462 189 WIDB Marine Biological EcologyInBio 341, 351(especially) lee_braithwaite@byu.edu
Cates, Rex G. 422-4281 425 WIDB Chemical Ecology, Medicinal Plant Ecology, Biological Science Education Chem 105, Bio 220B, Strong Interest in Botony rex_cates@byu.edu
Crandall, Keith 422-3495 401-B WIDB Population Genetics, Phylogenetics (theoretical and empirical), Evolution Conservation Biology, Bioinformatics PDBio 120; Sophomores & Juniors preferred keith_crandall@byu.edu
Furniss, Blaine 422-2197 491 WIDB Plant Diversity None Listed blaine_furniss@byu.edu
Gardner, John 422-2202 A-123 CLFB Electron Microscopy Bio 580 or Bio 581, discuss with professor gardnerj@acs2.byu.edu
Hanegan, Nikki 422-3090 457 WIDB Biological Science Education, Teaching Practices: Bioethics, Phycology Chem 105; PDBio 120, Bio 220, MMBio 240 nikki_hanegan@byu.edu
Hatch, Kent 422-9210 151 WIDB currently none currently none kent_hatch@byu.edu
Jeffery, Duane E. 422-2155 589 WIDB currently none currently none duane_jeffery@byu.edu
Johnson, Jerald (Jerry) 422-4502 153 WIDB Evolutionary Ecology, Speciation, Life History Evolution, Phylogeography, Behavioral Ecology DNA-based: Chem 105; PDBio 120, 220; Speciation/Life History: PDBio 120, Bio 220 (Sophomore and Juniors preferred) jerry_johnson@byu.edu
Johnson, Leigh 422-5241 683 WIDB Plant Systematics, Evolution Strong interest in plant biology leigh_johnson@byu.edu
Nelson, Riley 422-1345 123 WIDB Insect Biodiversity, Freshwater Ecology, Biomonitoring, Systematics, Popularization of Science, and Science Education PDBio 120, Bio 220; Plan on taking InBio 441 or 541 while in the lab rileynelson@byu.edu
Peck, Steven L. 422-4145 155 WIDB Theoretical Ecology, Philosophy of Science, Movement Ecologynone listed steven_peck@byu.edu
Rader, Russell B. 422-9159 173 WIDB Aquatic Ecology / Evolutionary Biology (freshwater) PWS 350 (recom'd) russell_rader@byu.edu
Roeder, Beverly L. 422-6873 386 WIDB Animal Disease Physiology, Stable Isotope Biology PDBio 120, Bio 220 beverly_roeder@byu.edu
Rogers, Duke S. 422-5898 647 WIDB Mammalian Systematics, Evolution Chem 105; PDBiol 120, Bio 220 duke_rogers@byu.edu
Shiozawa, Dennis 422-4972 147-A WIDB Freshwater Ecology, Biogeography None Listed dennis_shiozawa@byu.edu
Sites, Jack W. 422-2279 695 WIDB Herpetology, Conservation and Evolutionary Biology, Phylogeography, Systematics Discuss: Different for each student jack_sites@byu.edu
St. Clair, Larry L. 422-6211 193 MLBM Lichenology - Lichen Ecology and Systematics none listed larry_stclair@byu.edu
Whiting, Michael F. 422-5651 693 WIDB Entomology, Bioinformatics Evolution, Systematics none listed michael_whiting@byu.edu
Wilcox, Edward 422-3647 690-A WIDB DNA Sequencing, Human Molecular Genetics Chem 105, 106; PDBio 120, MMBio 240 edward_wilcox@byu.edu

 

Mentored Research is a variable 6.0 credit option, meaning that you choose how many credits you want to take with a maximum of 6.0 credits.

Steps to Mentored Research:
1. Choose the research you are interested in.
2. Look to see if there is availability and if you have had the pre-requisites required. If none are listed, please contact the professor.
3. Negotiate course and lab work with the professor.
4. Register for 494R--Mentored Research in your major; otherwise it will not count for that redquirement your transcript. Please note that most sections require professor or departmental approval to register for the course. After negotiationg with the professor have them sign your add/drop card or register online depending on the professor's preference.

Please note that each professor has a separate section. If the professor you wish to work with does not have a section listed in the university class schedule, please contact the department secretary, who will make a section available.

Also note that success in a laboratory is most often based upon your genuine interest in the research being performed. Professors are much more willing to work with you if you have already investigated projects that are currently going on and are willing to put in extra time as necessary to perform the research.

ARE YOU A BIOLOGY MAJOR?

If you are a Biology major you must sign up for mentored research under BIOL 494R regardless of the field you are doing research in. If you register under anything else those credits will not count towards your elective credits and the lab you are working in will miss out on $100 of extra funds.

What is BIOL 494R? BIOL 494R is a variable 1.0-6.0 credit per semester option, you must negotiate with a professor and then download the Biology 494R Packet and instructions. After turning in the paperwork you will then be cleared to add the class yourself through AIM.

 
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