Emily Ford

Emily Ford headshot
Physical & Biological Sciences
Associate Professor of Biology
Chair of Physical & Biological Sciences
360 Center for Sciences & Pharmacy
Phone: 413-782-1378

Education

B.S., University of Miami
PhD, University of Maine

Research Interests

My research interests are centered in environmental toxicology. I am particularly interested in low dose exposure to environmentally relevant toxicants that mimic the action of the hormone, estrogen. The compounds have a wide range of diverse effects on human health and aquatic health.

Courses Taught

BIO 101 Basic Biology of Organisms
BIO 107 General Biology I
BIO 117 General Biology Lab I
BIO 108 General Biology II
BIO 118 General Biology Lab II
BIO 306 Genetics
BIO 310 Cell Biology
HS 312 Cancer Biology
BIO 320 Principles of Biochemistry