Research Facilities

The Department of Biological Sciences has a number of specialized facilities that our graduate students and faculty use for research. These facilities include:

Molecular Applied Biotechnology Lab

The Molecular Applied Biotechnology Lab gives our graduate students hands-on experience with up-to-date techniques and technology to meet the needs of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Graduate students can perform techniques such as: ELISA, protein and DNA electrophoresis, Western Blot, PCR, lymphocytotoxic and lymphocyte proliferation assays, culturing bacteria and viruses, identifying pathogens using PCR and molecular techniques, fermentation, antibiotic sensitivity testing and other techniques.

El Zota Biological Station

Estacion Biologica El Zota is a biological field station in northeastern Costa Rica that serves as a base for tropical research by ESU students and faculty. A former working farm, the station has been devoted to education and research for the past 15 years. It consists of 1,000 ha (2,400 acres) of which half remains as primary lowland/swamp forest. There is a well-marked and maintained trail system and facilities that include a cafeteria, student cabins, classrooms and laboratory with field equipment and a small library.

Biological Sciences
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To learn more about Biology programs offered at ESU, Please contact the department secretary at hdominguez@esu.edu or call (570) 422-3725

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Campus Address: Moore Biology Hall
Phone:: (570) 422-3725
Fax:: (570) 422-3724 (Fax)

Title of Department Leader: Graduate Coordinator
Name: Howard Whidden
E:: hwhidden@esu.edu
Phone:: (570) 422-3714

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