Lisa Baye

Lisa Baye, Ph.D., serves as Associate Professor of Biology at Augustana University, teaching core courses including Introductory Biology, Genetics, and Cell Biology within the Department of Biology.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology (2007) from Medical College of Wisconsin
• B.A. in Biology (2001) from University of St. Thomas

Dr. Baye's research centers on molecular mechanisms of human blindness and ciliopathy diseases using zebrafish models, integrating cell biology, developmental biology, and molecular genetics to investigate disease pathways. Her postdoctoral work at the University of Iowa established foundational insights into ciliary dysfunction.

Professional recognition includes:

• 2021 Augustana Student Association Faculty of the Year Award

She actively mentors students through her role as faculty advisor for the Be the Match Club, fostering community engagement in medical research initiatives while maintaining rigorous academic instruction across undergraduate biology curricula.