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Mark Kainz is a Professor of Biology at Ripon College since 2008, holding the Patricia and Philip McCullough Class of 1969 Professorship. He teaches Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Virology, and contributes to Introductory Biology and Scientific Writing & Communication courses. He co-developed the Catalyst curriculum capstone course “Bring out your dead: Infectious disease through history” with History Professor Matzke and oversees Ripon’s Catalyst general education program.
Education:
- B.S. in Biology, University of Portland
- M.S. in Plant Pathology, Washington State University
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular & Cell Biology, Cornell University
Research: Focuses on RNA synthesis mechanisms in bacteria and virus particle assembly in infected cells. Engages students in molecular biology and virology research. Influenced by works like The Coming Plague and Natural Obsessions.
Awards: None explicitly listed.
Teaching & Mentorship: Mentors the Applied Innovation Seminar, emphasizes enthusiasm in teaching, and avoids television ownership for over 20 years.
Labs/Teams: Active in Ripon’s biology department labs and Catalyst interdisciplinary education initiatives.
