Michael L. Canute

Michael L. Canute is an Instructor of Biology at the Department of Natural Science, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Hawaiʻi Pacific University. His academic roles include teaching undergraduate courses such as Anatomy and Physiology I & II, along with labs, and upper-division courses in Developmental Biology and Physiology. His research focuses on characterizing the transmembrane protein TMEM16E, specifically its role in gnathodiaphyseal dysplasia caused by genetic mutations (C356R/C356G).

• Education:
• Ph.D. Candidate in Molecular Biosciences & Bioengineering (University of Hawaii at Mānoa)
• M.S. in Biomedical Science (Human Physiology, 1995)
• B.S. in Nutritional Science (1989)
• A.A. in Liberal Arts (1986)
• Teaching: Courses emphasize human biology, physiology, and neuroendocrinology. Current offerings include BIOL 2030-2033 (Anatomy & Physiology series) and BIOL 4050 (Developmental Biology).
• Research: Investigates the molecular mechanisms of TMEM16E in skeletal diseases, with potential implications for genetic disorder treatments.
• Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants mentioned in available records.
• Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations or collaborative teams listed.