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Dr. Elizabeth Sandquist is a faculty member in the Department of Zoology at Weber State University (WSU), specializing in neuroscience and stem cell biology. Her research focuses on neural repair mechanisms using zebrafish models, emphasizing the role of cellular environments in regenerative processes. She holds a B.S. and Ph.D. from the University of North Dakota, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Iowa State University.
Teaching focuses include Cell Biology (ZOOL 3200/3200L) and Principles of Zoology I Lab (ZOOL 1110L). She actively involves undergraduates in research, training them in techniques like immunohistochemistry, CRISPR genome editing, and zebrafish husbandry. Her lab explores stem cell transplantation therapies for conditions like traumatic brain injury and macular degeneration, leveraging zebrafish's regenerative capacity to study neural stem cell integration.
Key research themes include microenvironment-driven neural regeneration, epigenetic regulation in tumors, and nanoengineered biomaterials for retinal repair. Students from her lab have presented work at the Utah Conference for Undergraduate Research (2019). Her teaching philosophy emphasizes empowering students through hands-on scientific discovery and fostering pathways for future scientific contributions.
Lab activities include CRISPR-mediated genome editing, fluorescent microscopy, and stem cell culture. She advocates for interdisciplinary approaches to undergraduate research, integrating lab management best practices and professional development for teaching assistants.
