Joe Frentzel, Ph.D.

• Molecular mechanisms that control programmed cell death (apoptosis) in cells isolated from human blood
• Using gene expression technology such as qPCR (quantitative PCR) and microarray, he has identified several genes responsible for regulating neutrophil apoptosis
• Cyanobacteria and the conditions responsible for harmful toxin production which negatively impacts recreational use of waterways across the country

• Identifying and quantifying algae in area lakes and streams
• Exploring molecular pathways in the toxin-producing algae, Cyanobacteria

• Case studies and evaluation of primary research articles to facilitate discussion and development of critical thinking skills
• Students are encouraged to apply concepts within the framework of various career-related scenarios to help highlight why these skills are worth knowing

• Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS)
• American Chemical Society
• National College Science Teacher Association (NCSTA)

• King LE, Frentzel JW, Mann JJ, Fraker PJ. “Chronic zinc deficiency in mice disrupted T cell lymphopoiesis and erythropoiesis while B cell lymphopoiesis and myelopoiesis were maintained.” J Am Coll Nutr 24: 494-502, 2005

• 2016 President’s Award for Excellence in Instruction (Ivy Tech Northcentral Region)
• 2018 K21 Health Foundation Grant Award ($22,000) for Updating Anatomy & Physiology Laboratory Supplies

• Spending time with his wife and 4 children
• Reading non-fiction literature that centers around science and history
• Playing piano
• Operating a family-run, 7-acre hobby farm located in Warsaw, that raises the comical looking Indian runner ducks

“One of the many remarkable qualities of Grace College is how much students, faculty and staff care about one another’s success. This attribute is in no doubt a direct reflection of the Christian character of the College.”