Department of Biological Sciences Faculty
Welcome to the faculty directory for the Biological Sciences department. Use the links below to learn more about each faculty member’s educational background, areas of focus in instruction and research, and contact information.
Full-time faculty
Cynthia Chang, Associate Professor
INV-240C
cynchang@uw.edu
Area: Biology
Research: causes and consequences of plant diversity across multiple levels of diversity
Heather Galindo, Associate Teaching Professor
INV-240K
hgalindo@uw.edu
Area: Biology, Earth System Science
Kristina Hillesland, Associate Professor & Department Chair
INV-240M
hilleskl@uw.edu
Area: Biology
Research: evolutionary biology and microbiology
Jeff Jensen, Teaching Professor
INV-240J
jsjensen@uw.edu
Area: Biology
Research: ecology and evolution of Surfperches; distribution, history, and restoration of kokanee salmon in the Lake Washington/Sammamish watershed
Michele B. Price, Associate Teaching Professor
INV-240B
mbprice@uw.edu
Area: Biology
Research: Insect Biodiversity
Elizabeth Ostrowski, Assistant Professor
INV-240F
eostrow@uw.edu
Area: Biology
Research: Microbiology, evolutionary genetics and genomics
Han-Wei Shih, Assistant Professor
INV-240H
hxs273@uw.edu
Area: Biology
Research: molecular mechanisms regulating encystation and antibiotic resistance
Douglas Wacker, Associate Professor
INV-240E
dwacker@uw.edu
Area: Biology, Neuroscience minor
Research: crow communication in social aggregations; song sparrow territoriality
Jesse Zaneveld, Associate Professor
INV-240D
zaneveld@uw.edu
Area: Biology, Neuroscience minor
Research: computational and experimental methods to understand the structure, function, and evolutionary history of the complex microbial and viral communities that live in and on animals
Part-time Lecturer (multiyear)
Dana Campbell
Bryan White, Acting Professor
Area: Biology, Neuroscience minor
Research: student-centered inquiry driven research experiences help students learn experimental design and proper use of controls
Affiliated faculty
Emeritus faculty
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