Michael Foulk

Michael Foulk serves as an Associate Professor in the Biology Department at Mercyhurst University, maintaining an office in Zurn 111. He is reachable via email at mfoulk@mercyhurst.edu or telephone at 814-824-3644. A dedicated educator, Dr. Foulk specializes in cellular and molecular mechanisms while serving as faculty advisor for the Bioinformatics concentration program.

His research centers on fundamental cellular operations and molecular interactions, exploring applications across biological disciplines including evolutionary processes and medical sciences. Dr. Foulk emphasizes how core principles of Cell Biology and Molecular Biology provide critical frameworks for understanding complex biological systems from species evolution to therapeutic development.

As faculty advisor for the Bioinformatics concentration, he mentors students in this interdisciplinary field bridging computational methods with biological data analysis. Dr. Foulk actively creates research opportunities for students to engage in hands-on exploration of cellular mechanisms, fostering practical skills and scientific curiosity through direct laboratory experiences in his specialty areas.