Dr. Richard G. Heller
Professor of Biology

Education

BS-Biology-Cornell College, Mt. Vernon, Iowa-1966

Ph. D.-Zoology-University of Washington, Seattle, Washington-1972

Courses Taught

• Histology and Histological Techniques
• Embryology and Developmental Biology
• Biomedical Imaging-Including Scanning and Transmission Electron Microscopy
• Honors Seminar-Human Genetics and Reproduction
• Science and Literature
• Science in the Modern World
• Scientific Photography

Research Areas

• Histology and Ultrastructure of Insect Visual Systems
• Electron Microscopy
• Utilization of Scientific Imaging Systems in Research

Recent Student Research Collaborators

• Dawn Orwick-Histology and Ultrastructure of Genetically Derived Canine Skin Lesions
• Jacqueline Tome-Histology and Ultrastructure of Pancreatic Beta Cells