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Biology Faculty Directory

Photo of Joseph Angermeier

Joseph Angermeier

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 103 Humans and the Environment
  • Bio 104 Environmental Biology Lab
  • Bio 230 Microbiology

Contact Info:

  • Z-206B
  • 847-925-6243 

Dr. Tong Cheng

Dr. Tong Cheng

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 115 Fundamentals of Cellular Biology
  • Bio 230 Microbiology
  • Bio 136 Human Disease

Contact Info:

  • Z-213
  • 847-925-6179 

Publications:

  • Cheng, T., D. Danikowski, 2018. "Alkaline Phosphotase Activity of Staphylococcus Auerus Grown in Biofilm and Suspension Cultures". Current Micro. 75(9), 1226-1230. 

 Dr. Katie HollisDr. Katie Hollis

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 230 Microbiology
  • Bio 105 Heredity, Evolution and Society
  • Bio 115 Fundamentals of Cellular Biology

Contact Info:

  • Z-212
  • 847-925-6879

Andy Iverson Picture Dr. Andrew Iverson

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 101 Biology Survey
  • Bio 110 Principles of Biology and Society
  • Bio 230 Microbiology 
 Contact Info:
  • Z-229A
  • 847-925-6388 

Nellie Khalil PictureNellie Khalil

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 120 Plants and Society
  • Bio 110 Principles of Biology and Society
  • Bio 116 Fundamentals of Organismal Biology

 Contact Info:

  • Z-221
  • 847-925-6197 

Dr. Terri LakePhoto of Terri Kong

 Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 260 Human Anatomy
  • Bio 261 Human Physiology

 Contact Info:

  • Z-211
  • 847-925-6535

Ginger McHugh-Kurtz

Picture of Virginia McHugh Kurtz

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 101 Biology Survey
  • Bio 110 Principles of Biology and Society
  • Bio 120 Plants and Society

Contact Info:

  • Z-209
  • 847-925-6226

Anthony MiniukAnthony Miniuk Photograph

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 101 Biology Survey
  • Bio 110 Principles of Biology and Society
  • Bio 230 Microbiology 
  • Bio 115 Fundamentals of Cellular Biology

Contact Info:

  • Z-217
  • 847-925-6073

Dr. Stefan PajtekStefan Pajtek Picture

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 260 Human Anatomy
  • Bio 261 Human Physiology

Contact Info:

  • Z-208B
  • 847-925-6460

Crystal Peirce (Chair)Crystal Peirce Image

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 110 Principles of Biology and Society
  • Bio 105 Heredity, Evolution and Society
  • Bio 103 Humans and the Environment

Contact Info:

  • Z-207
  • 847-925-6492

Dr. Alex PergamsPhoto of Terri Kong

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 101 Biology Survey

Contact Info:

  • Z-229B
  • 847-925-6000

Regina Rector (Adjunct Coordinator)Regina Rector Picture

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 110 Principles of Biology and Society
  • Bio 105 Heredity, Evolution and Society
  • Bio 260 Human Anatomy
  • Bio 261 Human Physiology

Contact Info:

  • Z-219
  • 847-925-6348

Jace Robinson PictureJace W Robinson

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 110 Principles of Biology and Society
  • Bio 260 Human Anatomy 
  • Bio 135 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
  • Bio 295 Independent Research I
  • Bio 296 Independent Research II
  • Bio 297 Independent Research III

Contact Info:

  • Z-235
  • 847-925-6414

Dr. Margritte RovaniMargritte Rovani Photo

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 110 Principles of Biology and Society
  • Bio 230 Microbiology
  • Bio 260 Human Anatomy
  • Bio 261 Human Physiology

Contact Info:

  • Z-215
  • 847-925-6249

Bethanie-Michelle StatlerVirginia Turner Picture

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 101 Biology Survey
  • Bio 110 Principles of Biology and Society
  • Bio 115 Fundamentals of Cellular Biology
  • Bio 116 Fundamentals of Organismal Biology

Contact Info:

  • Z-208A
  • 847-925-6413

Natalie SzilvagyiNatalie Szilvagyi Picture

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 260 Human Anatomy
  • Bio 261 Human Physiology

Contact Info:

  • Z-206A
  • 847-925-6294

Dr. Virginia Turner Virginia Turner Picture

Courses regularly taught: 

  • Bio 101 Biology Survey
  • Bio 110 Principles of Biology and Society
  • Bio 140 Animals and Society
  • Bio 260 Human Anatomy

Contact Info:

  • Z-221
  • 847-925-6718
Last Updated: 11/20/24