Janet Melonakos

Lecturer in Biology

Education

  • Ph.D. Duke University
  • B.S. Brigham Young University

Areas of Expertise

  • Cell Biology
  • Cancer Biology
  • Maternal and Fetal Biology

Research Interests

Although I do not have an active lab at 皇家华人, I am passionate about furthering basic science research鈥攅specially the field of cancer biology. I love passing this fervor onto 皇家华人 students in various courses. I am particularly interested in the loss of tumor suppressor proteins during cellular transformation, but I also enjoy understanding and teaching about the molecular basis of normal physiology including pregnancy.

Teaching

  • Bio 108 Human Biology (+lab)

  • Bio 111: Molecules, Genes, & Cells

  • Bio 113: Integrated Concepts in Biology (+lab)

  • Bio 153 The History of Medicine

  • Bio 365: Cancer Biology Seminar

  • Bio 391: Maternal and fetal Health Seminar