David M. Keller
Professor, Department of Biological Sciences
Contact:
Office: Holt 318/Laboratory: Holt 301
530-898-5040
Office Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 3 - 4 pm
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Research Interests:
1. Environmental DNA detection and analysis. The lab detects species of concern, invasive species, and water-borne pathogens.
2. Cellular and molecular aspects of type 2 diabetes. My lab studies gene expression and signal transduction pathways in pancreatic beta cells.
Teaching
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Spring 2026:
Biol 162 Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology MWF 2-3 pm
Biol 162 Principles Laboratory Tues 11 - 2 pm
Biol 409 Molecular Biology Lecture MW 12 - 1 pm
Biol 409 Molecular laboratory Tu/Th 8 - 11 am
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Fall 2025:
Biol 162 Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology Lab Wed 8 - 11 am
Biol 360 Genetics MWF 1 - 2 pm
Biol 600 Introduction to Graduate School Tu/Th 9:30 - 10:45 am​
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Advising:
Cell and Molecular Biology option
CSU Premedical Association
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