Faculty Profile

Kirsten Crossgrove, Associate Professor
Office location: Upham 353
Phone: (262) 472-1678
Email: crossgrk@uww.edu
Education:
Oberlin College, B.A., Biology and Neuroscience
University of Pennsylvania, Ph.D., Molecular Biology
Research Description:
My lab studies development in free-living and parasitic nematodes. I am particularly interested in understanding the genetic pathways involved in responding to environmental changes like the movement of a parasite from mosquito to human host.
Classes Taught:
BIO 363 (Molecular Biology); BIO 254 (Biotechnology Lab Methods I); BIO 251 (Introduction to Genetics); BIO 120 (Biological Foundations)
Other Responsibilites:
Program Coordinator, Integrated Science and Business Major


