Eligible Degree Programs

Currently two ΠΤΈ£±¦ departments, Chemistry and Biochemistry and Biological Sciences, participate in the Bridges to the Doctorate (BTD) program. More information about the specific M.S. programs can be found on the department's web page.

Contacts and Deadlines for Eligible Master's Programs
Master's ProgramsAdvisor/CoordinatorApplication Deadline
Biology (M.S.)Advisor: Kevin Sinchak
Kevin.Sinchak@csulb.edu

Coordinator: Jennifer Carrillo
Jennifer.Carrillo@csulb.edu		February 15
Microbiology (M.S.)Advisor: Kevin Sinchak
Kevin.Sinchak@csulb.edu

Coordinator: Jennifer Carrillo
Jennifer.Carrillo@csulb.edu		February 15
Chemistry (M.S.)Advisor: Young-Seok Shon
YS.Shon@csulb.edu		April 1*
Biochemistry (M.S.)Paul Weers
562.985.4948
Paul.Weers@csulb.edu		April 1*

*Chemistry and Biochemistry application deadlines are June 1, but BTD acceptance is dependent on acceptance by the department.

Potential Research Mentors

Dr. Doug Pace and research students

Chemistry and Biochemistry applicants should identify possible research mentors as soon as possible after admission to their degree program. Biology and Microbiology applicants must have a research advisor to be admitted to their degree program. Always check NCBI for the most current list of research publications as some lab websites may not be up-to-date.

Biological Sciences Faculty

Department Website: Biological Sciences

FacultyResearch InterestWebsite or Contact
Dr. Renaud Berlemontmicrobial genomics and bioinformatics
Dr. Judy Brusslanplant molecular biology
Dr. Michael Carlsonbiological oceanographyMichael.Carlson@csulb.edu
Dr. Ashley Cartertheoretical and empirical evolutionary biology
Dr. Amanda Fisherplant evolution and systematics
Dr. Deborah Frasermolecular mechanisms of the innate immune responseDeborah.Fraser@csulb.edu
Dr. Joseph Groombacteriology and geneticsJoseph.Groom@csulb.edu
Dr. Raisa Hernandez-Pachecopopulation ecologyHernandez-Pacheco lab
Dr. Erika Hollandaquatic toxicology
Dr. Jiae Leedevelopmental and cell biologyJiae.Lee@csulb.edu
Dr. Ari Martinezbehavioral and community ecology
Dr. Douglas Paceecological physiology
Dr. Peter Ramirezviral pathogenesis, molecular cell biologyPeter.Ramirez@csulb.edu
Dr. Kevin Sinchakreproductive behavioral neuroendocrinology, neuroscience, neurosteroidsKevin.Sinchak@csulb.edu
Dr. Ted Stankowichevolutionary behavioral ecologyStankowich lab
Dr. Houng-Wei Tsaiepigenetic neuroendocrinology
Dr. Kelly Youngreproductive biologyKelly.Young@csulb.edu

Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty

Department Website: Chemistry and Biochemistry

FacultyResearch InterestWebsite or Contact
Dr. Deepali Bhandaricell biology, protein biochemistry
Dr. Paul Buonoraorganic synthesis and catalysis
Dr. Elena GrintsevichbiochemistryGrintsevich Profile
Dr. Lijuan Liinorganic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, nanomaterialsLi Profile
Dr. Stephen Mezykphysical chemistry, environmental chemistry, biophysical chemistry
Dr. Vasanthy (Vas) Narayanaswamibiochemistry, biophysics, structural chemistry, neurobiology
Dr. Michael Schrammsupramolecular chemistry, molecular recognition
Dr. Jason Schwansenzymology
Dr. Young-Seok Shonmacromolecular chemistry, materials science, nanoscience
Dr. Katarzyna Slowinskaanalytical chemistry, bioanalytical chemistry, bioengineering
Dr. Hadi Tavassolmaterials chemistry, catalysis
Dr. M. Paul Weersbiochemistry, structural biology