Environmental Studies - People
Goran Bozinovic
Goran earned his Ph.D. at North Carolina State University (environmental and molecular toxicology), and M.S. at San Diego State University (Environmental Health). He is interested in gene-environment interaction: how individuals and natural populations respond, cope, and adapt to stress. This work is interdisciplinary and utilizes natural populations and model organisms, field sampling, chemical abiotic and biotic analyses, in vivo and in vitro biology (morphology, histopathology, cardiac physiology, gene expression), and analyses of large gene expression data sets.
Goran’s research expertise is in developmental and evolutionary biology, toxicology, and genomics. He teaches bioinformatics, genetics, and molecular biology / biochemistry-related technical laboratory courses at the UCSD Division of Biology, and serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at SDSU Graduate School of Public Health.
Goran’s goal is to help establish a modern and dynamic science research and learning program where future leaders ask important questions, collaborate on exciting projects, and innovate life science education.
Pharos Institute Affiliates
Chris Witte
Chris is a carpenter and a field biologist interested in assessing ecosystem health and modeling species-specific adaptive outcomes. Such models are then applied to promote synergistic relationship between humans and their environment. Chris also grows chestnuts, commutes to work on a fixie, makes a mean tofu-curry, and is an avid reader.
Miguel Vasquez
Miguel is a UC San Diego molecular biology graduate. His practical approach to life science, lab experience, and troubleshooting skills help everyone stay focused and productive. Miguel actively participates in several research projects and is critical to the Boz research outreach agenda.
