معرفی
Robert C. Madden serves as a Lecturer in Biology within the Department of Natural Sciences at Fordham College at Lincoln Center, Fordham University. His teaching portfolio includes Perspectives in Biology, Concepts in Biology, Vertebrate Anatomy, Vertebrate Physiology, and Research Design and Analysis, reflecting his dual expertise in biological sciences and quantitative methods.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Biology from the City University of New York
- M.S. in Biostatistics from Columbia University
- B.A. in Biology from Queens College
Research Interests: Dr. Madden's primary work investigates sensory mechanisms of animal orientation across space and time, currently focused on honeybee neuroethology using visual/olfactory conditioning paradigms. His research spans diverse taxa including carpenter ants, black-legged ticks (Lyme disease vectors), homing pigeons, and small mammals. Complementing this, he maintains a robust secondary focus on experimental design and biostatistical analysis, frequently collaborating on interdisciplinary projects requiring advanced data interpretation.
Publication Trends: His scholarly output (2003-2009) demonstrates remarkable interdisciplinary breadth, bridging entomology (honeybee conditioning, ant thermoregulation, tick seasonality), animal navigation (magnetic compass orientation in hamsters), and clinical medicine (postpartum hemorrhage metrics, maternal mortality predictors, parasitic case studies). This reflects his unique integration of field ethology with medical research applications.
Grant Funding:
- National Science Foundation: Inquiry-based Collaborative Learning in Physiology-based Lab Exercises: A Two Phased Approach
- Texaco Foundation: Gender-equitable, Discovery-based Science for Pre-service Elementary School Teachers
- National Science Foundation: Computer Interfaced Neurophysiology Laboratory
