Cassandra Osborne

Cassandra Osborne is a Professor of Biology at Western Colorado University, affiliated with the Natural & Environmental Sciences Department and the Honors Department. Her research focuses on endocrine disruption and its effects on neuronal development, particularly mechanisms of signal transduction inhibition by compounds like nonylphenol.

• PhD in Molecular, Cellular & Systems Physiology, Dartmouth College (2004)
• B.S. in Neuroscience, Allegheny College (1998)

Her work bridges molecular physiology and environmental science, with emphasis on understanding how endocrine disruptors alter vertebrate development. She actively mentors undergraduate students in her research lab, fostering their growth into successful scientists.

Cassandra Osborne was drawn to Western Colorado University for its small liberal arts ethos reminiscent of her East Coast alma mater, combined with the natural beauty of the Gunnison Valley.