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Claire O'Quin

Assistant Professor of Biology

Pre-Nursing Advisor

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Education

BS in Biology from Louisiana State University
MS in Biology from The George Washington University
PhD in Biology from the University of Maryland

BIOGRAPHY

Claire O鈥橯uin joined the 果冻传媒 faculty in 2020.  O鈥橯uin鈥檚 primary area of research involves investigating the genetic and developmental basis of various traits found in fish. O鈥橯uin鈥檚 most recent research projects with Centre undergraduate students include testing new inquiry-based labs to include in the introductory biology course as well as measuring eye traits in Mexican blind cavefish.

O鈥橯uin teaches the Introductory Biology Labs and is developing a new study away course focused on conservation and ecology in California鈥檚 National Parks.  

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