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Charlene Blando-Hoegler, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer in the Biology Department at Pace University's Dyson College of Arts and Sciences. She plays a vital role in student mentorship, serving as a UNV 101 advisor and BIO 491 advisor, and supports the university's mission of Opportunitas. Dr. Hoegler is President of the Pace University chapter of Sigma Xi, an international scientific research society, and coordinates pre-professional advising within the Biology Department.
- BS, Fordham University
- MS, Fordham University
- PhD, Fordham University
Her research spans cardiovascular biology and plant evolutionary development. She investigates connective tissue changes in arteries after balloon angioplasty and the biochemical mechanisms of heart failure. Concurrently, she explores the evolution and development of seeds and seedlings in the Brassicaceae and Fabaceae plant families, integrating molecular and phylogenetic approaches.
The sole available publication reflects her interdisciplinary interests in evo-devo and plant biochemistry, suggesting a focus on linking developmental protein expression with evolutionary relationships. This work aligns with broader themes in molecular phylogenetics and comparative developmental biology.
Her scientific recognition includes numerous awards and grants, such as the Pace University Dyson Fellow and multiple Woodrow Wilson Foundation Biodiversity Institute fellowships. These honors highlight her sustained contributions to both research and science education.
- Pace University Dyson Fellow (2012)
- Dyson College Distinguished Contribution to General Education Award (2006)
- Woodrow Wilson Foundation Biodiversity Institute (I–V, 1995–1999)
- Edvotek/Georgetown University Competitive Grant (1997)
- DNA Learning Center Grant at Cold Spring Harbor (1989)
- Elizabeth Anne Seton Award (1990)
Dr. Hoegler has secured research funding through grants including the Sigma Xi Multi-Chapter Collaboration Grant and the Biotechnology Workshop at Georgetown University. She actively mentors students through independent studies, research courses, and internship coordination. Her service extends across departments and the university, including leadership roles in the Biology Department Internship Committee, Pre-Professional Advising, EEO officer duties, and organizing for the Westchester Science and Engineering Fair.
She is deeply involved with the Pace Academy for Applied Environmental Studies and contributes to campus sustainability initiatives through the Peace, Justice and Sustainability Committee. Her professional memberships include the American Association of Anatomists, Association for Biological Laboratory Education, National Society for Histotechnology, and Sigma Xi.
