Janet Melonakos
Lecturer in Biology
Education
- Ph.D. Duke University
- B.S. Brigham Young University
Areas of Expertise
- Cell Biology
- Cancer Biology
- Maternal and Fetal Biology
Research Interests
Although I do not have an active lab at Davidson, I am passionate about furthering basic science research—especially the field of cancer biology. I love passing this fervor onto Davidson students in various courses. I am particularly interested in the loss of tumor suppressor proteins during cellular transformation, but I also enjoy understanding and teaching about the molecular basis of normal physiology including pregnancy.
Teaching
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Bio 108 Human Biology (+lab)
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Bio 111: Molecules, Genes, & Cells
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Bio 113: Integrated Concepts in Biology (+lab)
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Bio 153 The History of Medicine
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Bio 365: Cancer Biology Seminar
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Bio 391: Maternal and fetal Health Seminar