Faculty: Department of Biology

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Given its research focus, the biology department at Lake Forest College takes seriously its responsibility to train students to effectively communicate the significance of their findings.

Faculty

  • Anne E. Houde
    Foster G. and Mary W. McGaw Professor in the Life Sciences

    Areas of Study: behavior, evolution, ecology

  • Karen E. Kirk
    Professor of Biology, Chair of Health Professions Advisory Committee

    Areas of Study: molecular genetics, microbiology, cell biology

  • Douglas B. Light
    Laurence R. Lee Family Professor and Chair of Biology

    Areas of Study: animal and human physiology, cell physiology, neurophysiology

  • Shubhik DebBurman
    Associate Professor of Biology, Chair of Neuroscience

    Areas of Study: cell biology, molecular biology, neurobiology

  • Sean B. Menke
    Assistant Professor of Biology

    Areas of study: ecology, biogeography, zoology, entomology

  • Pliny A. Smith
    Assistant Professor of Biology

    Areas of Study: organismal, molecular, and developmental biology

  • Lynn C. Westley
    Assistant Professor of Biology

    Areas of Study: physiological ecology of plants

  • Ann B. Maine
    Senior Lecturer in Biology

    Areas of Study: molecular genetics, cell biology

  • Aigerim Bizhanova
    Lecturer in Biology

    Areas of Study:  

  • Julie Felichio
    Lecturer in Biology

    Areas of Study: developmental biology

  • Margaret Frank
    Lecturer in Biology

    Areas of Study: biostatistics, bioethics, medical reporting

 

Emeritus Faculty

  • Kenneth L. Weik
    Associate Professor of Biology, Emeritus

    Areas of Study: botany, freshwater ecology, marine biology, electron microscopy

 

Department Staff

Laboratory Supervisor:  Beth Herbert, 847-735-6045

Administrative Assistant: Kate Lambert, 847-735-5090