Brian Jensen

Brian Jensen serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Siena College in 1993, followed by a Ph.D. in Comparative Physiology/Endocrinology from the University of Delaware in 2001. After completing his doctoral studies, he held postdoctoral positions at the University of Delaware (2001-2002) and the University of Pennsylvania (2002) as a Nation Research Service Award Fellow. He can be contacted at jenseb3@rpi.edu or by phone at (518) 276-6857, and his office is located in JRSC 3C45.

Dr. Jensen's educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Comparative Physiology/Endocrinology, University of Delaware, 2001
• B.S. in Biology, Siena College, 1993

His research career spans molecular physiology and environmental biology. Early work investigated environmental cues altering lipid metabolism in Fundulus heteroclitus fish during reproduction, extracellular calcium's role in pre-adipocyte differentiation, and ischemia-induced gene transcription changes in endothelial cells. Currently, he focuses on undergraduate education innovation, integrating environmental change concepts into biological sciences curricula and mentoring student research projects that bridge ecological shifts with biological mechanisms.

Dr. Jensen has received the Nation Research Service Award Fellowship. His educational contributions include active mentorship of undergraduate researchers exploring environmental-biological intersections, though specific grant details are not provided in the source material.