Meet Our Faculty
Biology Department Overview
As a department, our mission is founded on the premise that excellence in teaching and excellence in research complement each other. We have an exciting diverse faculty whose expertise encompasses Biology as a whole and it is our aim to be able to provide our students with training in all major sub-disciplines of Biology. We encourage students to participate in faculty directed research through independent study, often leading to a co-authored publication. We recognize that a large number of our students enter professional programs (Medical Laboratory Science and Nursing) or pursue professional degrees (MD, DDS, DPM and DPT etc.) as well as entering CSI graduate programs (Masters degree) in Biology, Neuroscience and Environmental Science and the CUNY Ph.D. program. Many of our faculty hold Dual appointments with the Graduate Center.
In conjunction with the mission of the college, the Biology Department embraces the strength of our diversity, fosters civic mindedness and nurtures responsible citizens for city, country and the world.
Programs in Biology Department
Undergraduate Program
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Study of the biological sciences is a major requirement for students who wish to specialize in such fields as plant or animal research, and for students who plan to enter various health professions, such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, medical laboratory science, physician assistant, and physical therapy. The Department offers a varied and balanced program for biology and health profession majors, and three options in the BS degree program in Biology: Biology major, biology/adolescence education, and bioinformatics.
Graduate Program
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A representative from the College of Staten Island will be attending events and will be available to meet with you to answer questions about the program. Click here to view a list of events.
The Department of Biology at the College of Staten Island offers graduate degrees in Biology. The degrees are designed to provide research training in a variety of disciplines in biology, as well as prepare secondary education teachers with coursework and projects to prepare the scientists of the future.
Masters
PhD Programs
Early Research Series
Biology Faculty & Staff
Full Time Faculty
Faculty Emeritus
Administrators
- Caputo, Josephine
Phone: 718.982.3854
Email Josephine Caputo
- Heron, Cecilia
Phone: 718.982.3887
Email Cecilia Heron
College Laboratory Technicians
- Aly, Ezra
- Brown, Emmel T.
- Camillo, Cassandra C.
- Elassad, Natalie L.
- Ghigliotti, Lisa M.
Advisors
- Michael Volpe
Biology Major Advisor
Phone: 718.982.4058
Email Michael Volpe
Biology Major Advising
- Adrienne Paez
Medical Laboratory Science Program Advisor
Phone: 718.982.3961
Email Adrienne Paez
MLS Advising
- Grozdena Yilmaz
Pre-Med Program Advisor
Phone: 718.982.3831
Email Grozdena Yilmaz
Pre-Health Advising
Department Facilities
Advanced Imaging Facility
The AIF is a shared core facility under the Division of Science and Technology at CSI that houses advanced imaging systems
CUNY High Performance Computing Center
The HPCC has a central role in the support of initiatives in economic development and provides assistance with sustaining intellectual growth
Additional Facilities
- Animal facility
- Aquarium
- Green house