Cell Biology and Physiology
Juan Arroyo
Associate Professor
Phone: (801) 422-3221
Room: 3052 LSB
jarroyo@byu.edu
Emphasis: Molecular signaling of trophoblast cells during apoptosis; Hypoxia and the regulation of cell invasion during pregnancies complicated with Intrauterine Growth Restriction; Preterm Delivery and Preeclampsia
Pre-requisites: None Listed
Phone: (801) 422-3221
Room: 3052 LSB
jarroyo@byu.edu
Emphasis: Molecular signaling of trophoblast cells during apoptosis; Hypoxia and the regulation of cell invasion during pregnancies complicated with Intrauterine Growth Restriction; Preterm Delivery and Preeclampsia
Pre-requisites: None Listed
Jeffery Barrow
Associate Professor
Phone: (801) 422-9308
Room: 3049 LSB
jeff_barrow@byu.edu
Emphasis: Mechanisms that underlie outgrowth and patterning of the embryonic limb; Approaches to alter the chicken genome
Pre-requisites: Cell 120
Phone: (801) 422-9308
Room: 3049 LSB
jeff_barrow@byu.edu
Emphasis: Mechanisms that underlie outgrowth and patterning of the embryonic limb; Approaches to alter the chicken genome
Pre-requisites: Cell 120
Benjamin Bikman
Associate Professor
Phone: (801) 422-1798
Room: 3017 LSB
benjamin_bikman@byu.edu
Emphasis: Molecular mechanisms associated with insulin resistance and related states of altered metabolic function, including diabetes and obesity
Pre-requisites: None Listed
Phone: (801) 422-1798
Room: 3017 LSB
benjamin_bikman@byu.edu
Emphasis: Molecular mechanisms associated with insulin resistance and related states of altered metabolic function, including diabetes and obesity
Pre-requisites: None Listed
Jeff Edwards
Professor
Phone: (801) 422-8080
Room: 3046 LSB
jeffrey_edwards@byu.edu
Emphasis: The study of Neuronal Synaptic Plasticity, and its relevance to Learning and Memory mechanisms, and reward pathways, as well as their relevance to disease states such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Addiction. We employ techniques such as electrophysiology, molecular biology, behavior, immunohistochemistry, optogenetics, etc. to answer questions in these fields
Pre-requisites: None required (better to start early), but Chem 105, Cell 305/363, or Neuro 205 are helpful.
Phone: (801) 422-8080
Room: 3046 LSB
jeffrey_edwards@byu.edu
Emphasis: The study of Neuronal Synaptic Plasticity, and its relevance to Learning and Memory mechanisms, and reward pathways, as well as their relevance to disease states such as Alzheimer’s Disease and Addiction. We employ techniques such as electrophysiology, molecular biology, behavior, immunohistochemistry, optogenetics, etc. to answer questions in these fields
Pre-requisites: None required (better to start early), but Chem 105, Cell 305/363, or Neuro 205 are helpful.
Amber Gonda
Assistant Professor
Phone: 801-422-0237
Room: 2028 LSB
amber_gonda@byu.edu
Emphasis: Applying the biology of the tumor microenvironment to the development of liquid biopsy tools to facilitate early cancer diagnoses, regular monitoring of cancer progression, and evaluation of therapy response for timely and accurate interventions.
Pre-requisites: None
Phone: 801-422-0237
Room: 2028 LSB
amber_gonda@byu.edu
Emphasis: Applying the biology of the tumor microenvironment to the development of liquid biopsy tools to facilitate early cancer diagnoses, regular monitoring of cancer progression, and evaluation of therapy response for timely and accurate interventions.
Pre-requisites: None
Jason Hansen
Associate Professor
Phone: (801) 422-2158
Room: 3047 LSB
jason_hansen@byu.edu
Emphasis: Understanding the mechanisms of oxidative-induced birth defects through various in vivo and in vitro models. Developing interventions that will protect the developing embryo from oxidative insults.
Pre-requisites: None Listed
Phone: (801) 422-2158
Room: 3047 LSB
jason_hansen@byu.edu
Emphasis: Understanding the mechanisms of oxidative-induced birth defects through various in vivo and in vitro models. Developing interventions that will protect the developing embryo from oxidative insults.
Pre-requisites: None Listed
Jonathon Hill
Assistant Professor
Phone: (801) 422-8970
Room: 3018 LSB
jhill@byu.edu
Emphasis: Gene regulation driving heart formation in the developing embryo. Development and use of computational methods to study gene regulation. Identification of genes underlying congenital heart defects.
Pre-requisites: Contact to discuss; Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology and Developmental Biology projects available. Assignment to a project will depend on student interest and experience.
Phone: (801) 422-8970
Room: 3018 LSB
jhill@byu.edu
Emphasis: Gene regulation driving heart formation in the developing embryo. Development and use of computational methods to study gene regulation. Identification of genes underlying congenital heart defects.
Pre-requisites: Contact to discuss; Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology and Developmental Biology projects available. Assignment to a project will depend on student interest and experience.
Timothy Jenkins
Phone: 801-422-6797
Room: 3012 LSB
tim_jenkins@byu.edu
Emphasis: Using epigenetic marks, bioinformatics, and computational biology to develop novel predictive or diagnostic models for complex diseases with an emphasis on male infertility. Specifically, we specialize in DNA methylation in both somatic cells and sperm and work with a number of local, national, and international clinical partners to identify epigenetic signatures that can aid in clinical decision making.
Pre-requisites: None
Room: 3012 LSB
tim_jenkins@byu.edu
Emphasis: Using epigenetic marks, bioinformatics, and computational biology to develop novel predictive or diagnostic models for complex diseases with an emphasis on male infertility. Specifically, we specialize in DNA methylation in both somatic cells and sperm and work with a number of local, national, and international clinical partners to identify epigenetic signatures that can aid in clinical decision making.
Pre-requisites: None
Dario Mizrachi
Approved lab for Biophysics majors. Other majors welcome as well.
Assistant Professor
Phone: (801) 422-0360
Room: 3015 LSB
dario_mizrachi@byu.edu
Emphasis: Membrane Proteins, Paracellular Transport and Barriology, Synthetic Biology, Tissue and Protein Engineering, Development. Use of regeneration animal models. Cancer.
Pre-requisites: None Listed
Ryley Parrish
Assistant Professor
Phone: 801-422-6399
Room: 3051 LSB
ryley_parrish@byu.edu
Emphasis: Dr. Parrish's research is focused on the study of epilepsy, including the mechanisms of seizure propagation and termination. He also studies a phenomenon known as cortical spreading depressions, which are associated with both seizure termination and migraines. Finally, he is working to understand the mechanisms of pharmacoresistant, prolonged seizure activity. The lab uses electrophysiology, optogenetics, live network imaging, and computer programming to address our biological questions.
https://cell.byu.edu/parrish-lab
Pre-requisites:
Phone: 801-422-6399
Room: 3051 LSB
ryley_parrish@byu.edu
Emphasis: Dr. Parrish's research is focused on the study of epilepsy, including the mechanisms of seizure propagation and termination. He also studies a phenomenon known as cortical spreading depressions, which are associated with both seizure termination and migraines. Finally, he is working to understand the mechanisms of pharmacoresistant, prolonged seizure activity. The lab uses electrophysiology, optogenetics, live network imaging, and computer programming to address our biological questions.
https://cell.byu.edu/parrish-lab
Pre-requisites:
Paul Reynolds
Professor
Phone: (801) 422-1933
Room: 3054 LSB
paul_reynolds@byu.edu
Emphasis: Cell and Developmental Biology Subgroup: molecular and cellular interactions that contribute to embryonic development and the most common and debilitating disease conditions. Developmental role of autocrine/paracrine signaling in the lung during branching morphogenesis, pulmonary remodeling induced by interactions between mesenchymal/epithelial compartments, and mechanisms of pulmonary injury and disease related to environmental tobacco or oxidative stress.
Pre-requisites: (required) MMBio 240, 241; (recommended) Cell 325; Cell 360
Phone: (801) 422-1933
Room: 3054 LSB
paul_reynolds@byu.edu
Emphasis: Cell and Developmental Biology Subgroup: molecular and cellular interactions that contribute to embryonic development and the most common and debilitating disease conditions. Developmental role of autocrine/paracrine signaling in the lung during branching morphogenesis, pulmonary remodeling induced by interactions between mesenchymal/epithelial compartments, and mechanisms of pulmonary injury and disease related to environmental tobacco or oxidative stress.
Pre-requisites: (required) MMBio 240, 241; (recommended) Cell 325; Cell 360
Michael Stark
Professor
Department Chair
Phone: (801) 422-9498
Room: 4005B LSB
michael_stark@byu.edu
Emphasis: Development of the nervous system
Pre-requisites: (recommended) MMBio 240 & 241; PDBio 360; PWS 225
Department Chair
Phone: (801) 422-9498
Room: 4005B LSB
michael_stark@byu.edu
Emphasis: Development of the nervous system
Pre-requisites: (recommended) MMBio 240 & 241; PDBio 360; PWS 225
Roy Silcox
Phone: 801-422-5267
Room: 2026 LSB
roy_silcox@byu.edu
Emphasis: Studying developmental processes through primordial germ cell modification
Pre-requisites: Interest in embryo development and animal husbandry
Room: 2026 LSB
roy_silcox@byu.edu
Emphasis: Studying developmental processes through primordial germ cell modification
Pre-requisites: Interest in embryo development and animal husbandry
Sterling Sudweeks
Approved lab for Biophysics majors. Other majors welcome as well.
Associate Professor
Phone: (801) 422-8752
Room: 3045 LSB
sns34@byu.edu
Emphasis: Structure and function of ligand-gated ion channels
Pre-requisites: None Listed
Arminda Suli
Assistant Professor
Phone: (801) 422-2646
Room: 3048 LSB
asuli@byu.edu
Emphasis: Mechanisms that oversee proper development and formation of neural circuits. More specifically 1) Development of neurons that integrate multisensory information, such as auditory, visual and somatosensory inputs, and 2) Development and innervation of mechanosensory hair cells required for sound detection.
Pre-requisites: MMBio 240
Phone: (801) 422-2646
Room: 3048 LSB
asuli@byu.edu
Emphasis: Mechanisms that oversee proper development and formation of neural circuits. More specifically 1) Development of neurons that integrate multisensory information, such as auditory, visual and somatosensory inputs, and 2) Development and innervation of mechanosensory hair cells required for sound detection.
Pre-requisites: MMBio 240
Seth Taylor
Assistant Professor
Phone: 801-422-0246
Room: 2027 LSB
seth_taylor@byu.edu
Emphasis: Confocal Microscopy, Single-cell RNA Sequencing, and Cellular Neuroscience.
Pre-requisites:
Phone: 801-422-0246
Room: 2027 LSB
seth_taylor@byu.edu
Emphasis: Confocal Microscopy, Single-cell RNA Sequencing, and Cellular Neuroscience.
Pre-requisites:
David Thomson
Associate Professor
Phone: (801) 422-8709
Room: 3013 LSB
david_thomson@byu.edu
Emphasis: Early drug discovery for the treatment of muscle-wasting conditions such as cancer cachexia, aging (sarcopenia) and muscular dystrophies.
Pre-requisites: None Listed
Phone: (801) 422-8709
Room: 3013 LSB
david_thomson@byu.edu
Emphasis: Early drug discovery for the treatment of muscle-wasting conditions such as cancer cachexia, aging (sarcopenia) and muscular dystrophies.
Pre-requisites: None Listed
Dixon Woodbury
Professor
Phone: (801) 422-7562
Room: 3066 LSB
Dixon_Woodbury@byu.edu
Emphasis: Molecular Physiology and Neuroscience focusing on Membrane Biophysics and Neuronal Exocytosis (the release of neurotransmitters that are altered by alcohol, tetanus, and Botox)
https://cell.byu.edu/woodbury-lab
Pre-requisites: 1 Semester of Chemistry and 1 Semester of Biology (or equivalent AP courses in High School). Approved lab for Biophysics majors. Other majors are welcome as well.
Phone: (801) 422-7562
Room: 3066 LSB
Dixon_Woodbury@byu.edu
Emphasis: Molecular Physiology and Neuroscience focusing on Membrane Biophysics and Neuronal Exocytosis (the release of neurotransmitters that are altered by alcohol, tetanus, and Botox)
https://cell.byu.edu/woodbury-lab
Pre-requisites: 1 Semester of Chemistry and 1 Semester of Biology (or equivalent AP courses in High School). Approved lab for Biophysics majors. Other majors are welcome as well.
Jordan Yorgason
Assistant Professor
Phone: (801) 422-2402
Room: 3019 LSB
jordanyorg@byu.edu
Emphasis: Neural circuitry and pharmacology involved in natural and drug reinforcement.
Pre-requisites: Approved lab for Biophysics majors. Other majors are welcome as well. Contact to discuss.
Phone: (801) 422-2402
Room: 3019 LSB
jordanyorg@byu.edu
Emphasis: Neural circuitry and pharmacology involved in natural and drug reinforcement.
Pre-requisites: Approved lab for Biophysics majors. Other majors are welcome as well. Contact to discuss.