Benjamin Clarke
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Credentials
PhD
Research Summary
1) Endocrinology: Investigating the role of pituitary hormones as immunomodulators and regulators of development.
2) Lyme disease: Characterizing the entrance of Borrelia burgdorferi into macrophage by non-opsonic mechanisms.
3) Development of active learn tools to teach biomedical concepts
Teaching Summary
Membrane Biology
Receptor Biology
Immunology
Mentoring/Advising: undergraduate & graduate students
Courses Taught
Biochemistry Laboratory, Chem 5361
Immunobiology, MicB 5545
Immunopathology, MicB 5546
Molecular Pathogenesis, MicB 5555
Advanced Immunology and Immunobiology, MicB 8554
Evolution of Host Defenses, IBS 8980
Cell, Molecular and Developmental Biology, IBS 8102
The Biological Practitioner, IBS 8099
Medical School Immunology, MED 6541, MED 6520, MED 6724
Problem Based Learning Facilitator, Neuromedicine and IHO, MED 6566/6728
Service Summary
Lyme Disease Support; St. Luke’s Hospital
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill (NAMI)
Toastmasters International
Education
Fellowships, Residencies, and Visiting Engagements
Honors and Recognition
Professional Memberships
Contact
Address
Department of Biomedical Sciences323 SMed
1035 University Dr
Duluth, MN 55812