Paul Hamilton

Paul Hamilton is an Associate Professor of Biology at Illinois College. His research focuses on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of tissue regeneration, using the frog Xenopus laevis as a model organism. He holds a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from Illinois College and a Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

**Education**

• B.S., Biology & Chemistry, Illinois College
• Ph.D., Cell and Developmental Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

His research investigates why certain tissues in specific organisms can regenerate while others cannot. Current projects include studying Wnt/β-catenin signaling in cornea-lens regeneration and understanding regenerative competency differences between larval and post-metamorphic corneas. He emphasizes undergraduate research collaboration, providing hands-on experience in developmental and molecular techniques.

His publications span 2010–2019, focusing on lens regeneration mechanisms, signaling pathways, and Xenopus model methodologies. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned.

**Advising & Grants**: Dr. Hamilton mentors students in research projects tailored to their interests in biology and chemistry. His lab is accepting new undergraduate researchers for summer 2025.

**Lab/Labs**: Principal Investigator at the Illinois College Biology Lab, specializing in regenerative biology and Xenopus research.