About
Dr. Jamie Fornsaglio is a Professor of Biology at Seton Hill University, with a PhD in Molecular and Cellular Oncology from The George Washington University (2004) and a B.A. in Biology from Washington and Jefferson College (1998). His career includes postdoctoral research at the Hillman Cancer Center and prior work at Boston Children's Hospital. His research focuses on DNA repair mechanisms, cancer biology, and innovative STEM education strategies. He has secured significant grants including an NSF-funded project on design-based learning and an ARRA supplemental grant studying stem cell DNA damage responses.
Key research interests span molecular oncology, particularly base excision repair pathways, and interdisciplinary approaches to science education. He actively publishes in journals like PLoS ONE and Mutagenesis, with notable contributions on chromium-induced DNA damage in yeast and mammalian systems. His educational initiatives include integrating authentic research experiences into undergraduate curricula, highlighted in Journal of Biological Education.
- Education:
- PhD, Molecular and Cellular Oncology, The George Washington University, 2004
- B.A., Biology, Washington and Jefferson College, 1998
- Awards:
- NSF Grant PI (2013–2016)
- ARRA Supplemental Grant Co-Investigator (2009)
- 1st Place Poster Award, GW Health Science Research Day (2002)
Dr. Fornsaglio advises numerous student research projects annually, focusing on molecular biology and toxicology. His work bridges basic science and pedagogy, emphasizing collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to STEM education. He is affiliated with organizations like the American Association for Cancer Research and the National Science Teachers Association.
