
Joe Frentzel, Ph.D.
Dr. Eugene Inman Endowed Chair of Science and Mathematics at Grace & Program Director, Biology
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Education:Ph.D., Michigan State University; B.S.,Indiana University – Purdue University at Ft. Wayne
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Email:
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Phone:800-544-7223 ext. 6444
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- 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
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- Identifying and quantifying algae in area lakes and streams
- Exploring molecular pathways in the toxin-producing algae, Cyanobacteria
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- 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
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- Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS)
- American Chemical Society
- National College Science Teacher Association (NCSTA)
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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
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“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.”