Mary E. Lambo

Mary E. Lambo is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. She teaches courses including Bio 404: Neurophysiology Lab and Principles of Biology I and II Labs (Bio 2960/2970). Prior to this, she spent three years teaching at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences. Her doctoral research, conducted in Gina Turrigiano’s laboratory at Brandeis University, focused on experience-dependent neural plasticity mechanisms in the visual cortex. Currently, her educational interests emphasize STEM curriculum design, pedagogical strategies, and evidence-based teaching methods.

Education:

• PhD in Neuroscience, Brandeis University, 2012
• BS in Applied Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2005

Her professional contributions extend to refining laboratory instruction and advancing teaching methodologies in biological sciences. Though no specific grants or scientific awards are listed, her work bridges neuroscience research with innovative educational practices.

Contact: mlambo@wustl.edu, Office: Rebstock Hall 110B (St. Louis, MO).