Biography

Dr. Holly Vopal is an Associate Professor of Biology. She earned her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Marshall University. Her teaching and research interests center on human and animal anatomy and physiology. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in biology including human anatomy and physiology, histology, endocrinology, reproductive physiology, and comparative animal physiology. Her research focuses on physiological mechanisms in vertebrates, with particular interests in mechanisms of thyroid hormone signaling and craniofacial development, as well as neuroendocrine stress biomarkers in herpetofauna. Dr. Vopal participates in WLUs Summer Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) for undergraduate students interested in participating in independent summer research. She also advises the WLU Biology Club and WLU Pre-Vet Club, and is the Region VI Coordinator for the Regional Science and Engineering Fair.

Education

Ph.D. Biomedical Sciences, Marshall University
B.S. Biochemistry, Seton Hill University

Professional Experiences

Associate Professor of Biology
Biology Undergraduate Program Coordinator

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