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Rachel E. Monyak is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Stonehill College, joining the faculty in 2023. Her research focuses on the neurobiology of aggression, particularly in fruit flies, exploring how genetic factors influence behavioral differences between sexes. She holds a B.A. in Biology from Mount Holyoke College and a Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology from the University of Pennsylvania, where her doctoral work examined the role of the FMR1 gene in memory and circadian behavior. She completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard Medical School under Dr. Edward Kravitz, investigating aggression circuits in fly models.
At Stonehill, Monyak teaches courses including Introduction to Neuroscience and Research Methods in Neuroscience, alongside laboratory modules for introductory biology. Her work bridges molecular mechanisms and behavioral outcomes, contributing to understanding the genetic basis of aggression. She actively engages students in research, continuing her postdoctoral focus on identifying genes controlling aggression in female and male flies.
No specific scientific awards or grants are listed in the provided text. Her affiliation with Stonehill emphasizes integrating teaching and research in a liberal arts environment.
