Mike Dorrell, Ph.D.

  • Associate Professor of Biology
  • Phone: 619.849.2962

Education

  • B.A., Chemistry and Math, Simpson College
  • Ph.D., Biological Sciences, The Scripps Research Institute

Background

Post-doctoral fellowship-Cell and Developmental Biology, The Scripps Research Institute (2004-2009)

COURSES TAUGHT

Human Biology and Bioethics
Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Research Methods and Bioinformatics
Advanced Cell Biology
Developmental Biology
Perspectives on Science (Graduate Level Course)
 

Research

In the Dorrell lab, we study angiogenesis (the growth of blood vessels) as it relates to normal development and tumor progression in order to better understand development, identify key differences between developmental and pathological angiogenesis, and develop novel modalities of anti-angiogenic cancer treatments.

Learn more about Dr. Dorrell's research and view photos:

Download Research Photos Document

Download Research Summary

Interests

BioLogy by the Sea - Teachers' Workshop