Cynthia Gill

Cynthia Gill is an Associate Professor of Physiology at Hampshire College, specializing in neuroendocrinology and environmental physiology. She holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of North Carolina and a Ph.D. in Neuroendocrinology from the University of Virginia, with postdoctoral research at the University of Texas.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Biology, University of North Carolina
  • Ph.D. in Neuroendocrinology, University of Virginia

Her research integrates physiology, neuroscience, and conservation biology, focusing on hormonal responses to environmental cues, neural regulation in non-traditional models (e.g., parthenogenetic lizards), and exercise physiology. Courses she teaches include Science of Stress, Human Physiology, and Hormones, Brain, Behavior, emphasizing primary literature analysis and interdisciplinary approaches.

Contact:

• Cole Science Center 305
• 413.559.5358
• cjgNS@hampshire.edu