Dennis Venema, Ph.D.

Background

B.Sc. (Hons.), University of British Columbia, 1996.
Ph.D., University of British Columbia, 2003.

Research Interests

Research in my lab is focused on the genetics of pattern formation and signaling, using the common fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster as a model organism. The superior genetic and molecular biology tools available in Drosophila make this organism second to none for developmental biology studies. Current projects include investigating the role of cell-cell junction components in tissue patterning and examining the insulin signaling pathway in flies.

 I also conduct education research in the areas of genetics and cell biology. I am particularly interested in developing and evaluating active-learning methods to improve learning outcomes in these areas.

Publications
Conference Presentations

Courses

Introduction to Biology II (non-majors) (BIOL 104)
Immunology (BIOL 336)
Introduction to Genetics (BIOL 371)
Biotechnology and Christian Theology (BIOL/BIOT 390)
Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology (BIOL 423)
Virology (BIOL 438)
Senior Thesis supervision (BIOL 409/410)