Stephenie Paine-Saunders

Stephenie Paine-Saunders is a Professor in the Department of Biological and Behavioral Sciences at Fontbonne University's College of Arts and Sciences. She teaches courses in general biology, genetics, microbiology, biochemistry, and senior seminar. Her academic background includes Ph.D. research characterizing developmental genes in fruit flies (Drosophila), and postdoctoral work on glypicans' role in mouse development. Current research focuses on zebrafish as a model organism to study developmental proteoglycans.

• Education: Ph.D. in Genetics/Developmental Biology (specific institution not listed)

Research interests emphasize molecular mechanisms of embryonic development, with a focus on glypicans' roles in morphogenesis. Her work bridges genetic and biochemical approaches using vertebrate model systems. Teaching specialties include core biology disciplines and advanced seminars.

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