People

The strength of our Biology program depends on a vibrant and research-active faculty and dedicated staff. Follow the links below to learn more about faculty research and staff specialties.

Faculty

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Levi A. Adams

Assistant in Instruction

Biology
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Marybeth Baumgartner

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

Biology
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Ryan W. Bavis

Helen A. Papaioanou Professor of Biological Sciences

Biology
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Donald C. Dearborn

Professor of Biology and Associate Dean of the Faculty

Biology, Dean of the Faculty’s Office
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Brecia A. Despard

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

Biology
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Lydia R. Fyie

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

Biology
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April L. Horton

Wagener Family Professor of Equity and Inclusion in STEM

Biology
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Brett A. Huggett

Professor of Biology

Biology Chair
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Martin Kruse

Associate Professor of Biology and Neuroscience

Biology, Neuroscience
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Jennifer L. Krznarich

Visiting Instructor in Biology

Biology
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Eric G. LeFlore

Assistant Professor of Biology and Africana

Biology, Africana
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Andrew M. Mountcastle

Associate Professor of Biology

Biology
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Mónica Quiñones-Frías

Assistant Professor of Biology

Biology
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Bruno F. Salazar-Perea

Lecturer in Biology and Director of Pre-Health Studies

Biology
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Ifrah Shahi

Assistant Professor of Biology

Biology
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Daniel Slane

Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

Biology
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Larissa M. Williams

Professor of Biology

Biology

Educational Staff

Amy McDonough

Assistant in Instruction

amcdonou@bates.edu 207-755-5921


David Glass

Assistant in Instruction

dglass@bates.edu 207-786-6148

Professors Emeriti

Lee Abrahamsen
Professor – Emerita
Director, Medical Studies

William Ambrose
Professor – Emeritus
Marine Ecology

Pam Baker
Professor – Emerita
Immunology

Sharon Kinsman
Professor – Emerita
Plant Ecology

Nancy Kleckner
Professor – Emerita
Neurobiology

Eli Minkoff
Professor – Emeritus
Evolutionary Biology

Robert Thomas
Professor – Emeritus
Plant Physiology