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Melissa Beers is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at Wellesley College. She holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University and a B.S. from the University of New Hampshire. Her academic work bridges molecular biology research with innovative science education practices.
- B.S., University of New Hampshire
- Ph.D., Cornell University
Her research interests span molecular biology, focusing on embryonic development in C. elegans and ALS using mouse models, alongside science education innovations. She has extensively used RNA interference techniques to study protein functions in both developmental and disease contexts.
Melissa's publications highlight her dual expertise in science pedagogy and molecular research. Key trends include curriculum integration (2021), ethical laboratory design (2015), and mechanistic studies of proteins in C. elegans embryogenesis (2006-2010) and ALS (2013). Her work emphasizes experimental rigor and educational reform.
She has developed an online wiki format for lab manuals to reduce printed materials and enhance student engagement across courses such as Introductory Cell Biology, Genetics, and Cell Physiology.
