John N. Thomas
College of Arts and Sciences
Associate Professor
Office:
Room BBH 340G
Phone:
(773) 442-5744
Email:
j-thomas4@neiu.edu
Office Hours:
Please email j-thomas4@neiu.edu to arrange to meet or speak with Dr. Thomas.
CV:
John Thomas, CV.pdf
Country:
United States
Expertise
Cell Biology and Aging
Introduction to Biology (BIO 100)
Changing Natural Environment (BIO 104)
Cell Biology (BIO 301)
Evolution (BIO 310)
History of Science (BIO 311)
Biochemistry (BIO 362)
Evolutionary Biology (BIO 413)
Comparative Biology of Aging (BIO 414)
Expertise
Cell Biology and Aging
Research Interests
My research interests focus primarily on the biology of aging. I investigate the effects of several antioxidant molecules on lengthening clonal lifespan in Paramecium tetraurelia, and also do theoretical work on life-history strategies. Keywords: gerontology, life-history, aging, Paramecium, antioxidants
Education
Ph.D. in Zoology and Physiology from the University of Wyoming
M.D. from the Howard University College of Medicine
M.S. in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois
B.S. in Biology from Western Michigan University