Faculty and Research
We are committed to excellence in research and adding value to training the newest generation of biologists.
Research experience is an important component of biology education at Purdue University Northwest. Our distinguished faculty are extremely active and engaged in their professional organizations, holding offices and editorial-board memberships in addition to participating as presenters in various biology conferences.
Integrative Physiology and Health Sciences (IPHS) Center
The IPHS Center will lead research, teaching, and outreach with a proactive and holistic approach to human health.
Leadership
Department Chair, Biological Sciences
(219) 989-2617
Hammond Campus, NILS 340B
Cell and Molecular Biology
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Graduate Program Coordinator
(219) 989-2492
Hammond Campus, NILS 340K
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 989-2152
Hammond Campus, NILS 340H
Edward Draper
Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology
(219) 989-2404
Hammond Campus, NILS 340J
Ecology and Evolution
Associate Dean of the College of Engineering and Sciences
Hammond Campus, GYTE 298
Westville Campus, TECH 296
Associate Professor of Biology
(219) 785-5295
Westville Campus, TECH 280
Department Chair, Biological Sciences
(219) 989-2617
Hammond Campus, NILS 340B
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 785-5614
Westville Campus, TECH 131A
Microbiology and Immunology
Nils K. Nelson Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 785-5577
Westville Campus, TECH 290
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 785-5318
Westville Campus, TECH 285
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 989-2491
Hammond, NILS 340L
Integrative Human Health
John J. Durocher, Ph.D., ACSM-EP, CSCS
Nils K. Nelson Endowed Professor of Integrative Human Health
(219) 989-2625
Hammond Campus, NILS 340D
Westville Campus, DSAC 1093
Assistant Professor of Integrative Human Health
(219) 989-2738
Hammond Campus, NILS 340B
Assistant Professor of Practice
219-989-3177
Hammond Campus, NILS 340M
Ernest Talarico
Assistant Professor of Practice in Anatomy & Physiology
(219) 989-2490
Hammond Campus, NILS 340C
Neurobiology
Professor of Biological Sciences
(219) 989-2014
Hammond Campus, NILS 340N
Emeriti Faculty
Robert Peloquin, Ph.D.
Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences
