Section
Eastern University Biology

Faculty

Benjamin DubeBenjamin Dube (Associate Professor) – Ph.D., University of Florida.
Research: biological control of plant – parasitic nematodes on vegetable crops and nematode
parasitology. 

610-341-5859
bdube@eastern.edu

Courses taught: Bio 103 (Earthkeeping), Bio 151(General Biology I), Bio 309 (Ecology), Bio 330 (Parasitology), Bio 350A (Entomology), Bio 425 (Senior thesis- Literature Review), and Bio 426 (Directed Research)

Maria FicheraMaria Fichera (Professor and Chair) – Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania. 
Research: parasitology focus - elucidation of cellular and molecular mechanisms and drug resistance involving the protozoan, Toxoplasma gondii, cause of toxoplasmosis and relative of malaria. 

610-341-1779
mfichera@eastern.edu

Courses taught: Bio 152 (General Biology II), Bio 310 (Animal Physiology), Bio 311 (Cell Biology), Bio 344 (Molecular Biology), and Bio 426 (Directed Research)

Becky HaysBecky Hays (Assistant Professor) – M.S. and Ph.D., University of Delaware.
Research: nutrient cycling in salt marshes.

610-341-1547
rhays@eastern.edu

Courses taught: Bio 152L (General Biology II lab), Bio 205 (Biology for Elementary Education), Bio 206 (Ornithology), and Bio 320 (Environmental Issues)

Dr. Meg Laakso

Meg Laakso (Associate Professor) – Ph.D., Baylor College of Medicine.
Research: Interactions between plant viruses and their insect vectors, with an emphasis on the mechanisms used by viruses to enter the host cell; development of antiviral peptides

610-341-5864
mlaakso@eastern.edu

 

Wayne LutzWayne Lutz, (Affiliate faculty) – DC, Palmer College

waynechirodoc@yahoo.com

Courses taught:  INST 150 (Intro. to Faith, Reason and Justice), Bio 104 (Human Biology), Bio 152 (General Biology II, lab), and Bio 250 (Biology for Elementary Education, lab)



Wendy MercierWendy Mercier (Associate Professor of Biology and Biokinetics) – Ph.D. Temple University; MSN, CRNP-University of Pennsylvania. 
Research: human thermoregulation during exercise, as well as exercise regimes for special health groups.

610-341-1774 
wmercier@eastern.edu

Courses taught:  Bio 233/234 (Anatomy and Physiology I and II), and courses in Biokinetics

Marv Meyer (Professor Emeritus) - Ph.D., Northwestern University.  Currently teaches microbiology and distance learning courses for Biology; locate advocate in environmental issues like energy conservation. 

mmeyer@eastern.edu

Courses taught:  Bio 216 (Microbiology) and Bio 316 (Techniques in Biotechnology)

John Munro (Affiliate faculty) – Environmental Regulations and Mitigation. B.A. Eastern College, Senior Ecologist (Ecological Society of America); Professional Wetland Scientist (Society of Wetland Scientists);  Board member, Society for Ecological Restoration;  Owner, Munro Ecological Services 

610-287-0671
munroeco@verizon.net

Courses taught:  Bio 320 (Environmental Issues, labs), Bio 420 (Environmental Regulation and Policy).  Also supervises Natural Areas interns.

Dave UnanderDave Unander (Professor) – Ph.D., University of Minnesota. 
Research: plants affecting hepatitis B virus; virus resistance in tropical crops.  Currently consulting with Christian missions involved in tropical agriculture;  Recent book: Shattering the Myth of Race: Genetic Realities and Biblical Truths.

610-341-5860
dunander@eastern.edu

Courses taught:  Bio 151 (General Biology I), Bio 290 (Tropical Biology), Bio 309 (Ecology), Bio 312 (Genetics), Bio 315 (Medical Botany), Bio 350C (Vascular Plants), and Bio 425 (Senior thesis- Literature Review)

David WilcoxDavid Wilcox (Professor Emeritus) – Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University.
Research: theoretical models of biological origins; the nature of fitness, and the relationship of faith and science. Recent book: God and Evolution: a Faith-based Understanding 

610-341-5864
dwilcox@eastern.edu

Courses taught:  Bio 417 (Evolution and Creation)