Gannon Biology

We’re very proud of the Gannon Biology majors who presented their undergraduate research this evening at the Regional Science Consortium symposium.

Check out the most recent issue of JPAS (2022 imprint; published 10/2025) for two papers authored by Biology professors and students.

Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science | Scholarly Publishing Collective The Journal of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science publishes original papers, research notes, commentary, editorials, viewpoints, and review articles in the natural, physical, engineering, and social sciences. The journal is a publication of the Pennsylvania Academy of Science.

Biology professor Dr. Greg Andraso demonstrated gyotaku (fish printing) at the CLEER Grand opening today.

In support of Give Day (9/20/25), Gannon's Beta Beta Beta students and faculty volunteers planted native plants and picked up litter at Presque Isle State Park.

Gannon's human gross anatomy lab is the only cadaver-based undergraduate course in the region.

Students from our MedPath program and Anatomy & Physiology courses recently participated in an advanced educational experience at Gannon University’s Gross Anatomy Laboratory.

During the visit, students had the opportunity to engage with four cadavers, providing them with a rare and profound perspective on human anatomy. The experience was enhanced by discussions with current physician assistant and pre-medical students, who shared their insights on academic preparation and career pathways in healthcare. In addition, students attended a lecture highlighting the history of cadaver use in medical education, underscoring both the scientific and ethical importance of this practice.

This partnership offers students a meaningful extension of classroom learning while fostering respect for the individuals who make such study possible through body donation. The experience reflects Prep’s mission to prepare students through early exposure to real-world settings.

Another successful Gannon University GIFT course trip to Yellowstone is in the books!

Yesterday we celebrated the upcoming retirement of Biology's Dr. Steve Ropski and others from across campus. Thanks to all for their service to our students and community! (Photo courtesy of GU CHESS).

Join Biology faculty member Matt Gacura as he leads a mushroom walk at Asbury Woods.

Mushroom Discovery Hikes The following programs are offered this month! You Only dates with programming will be shown.

Biology faculty member Matthew Gacura recently lead Gannon University's Beta Beta Beta chapter on a mushroom 🍄 hike. Stay tuned for a post regarding his public mushroom hike at Asbury Woods on May 4th at 9:30 am; registration may be limited.

Students should check out GU's Tri-Beta chapter advised by Dr. Ropski and Dr. Gacura. The national honors society for Biology majors, BBB offers support, research opportunities, fellowship, and more!

Gannon University Biology faculty member Russ Minton recently published a paper in Journal of Molluscan Studies examining very tiny freshwater snails and the even tinier bacteria associated with them.

Microbial communities associated with endangered West Texas springsnails and their potential roles in conservation ABSTRACT. Desert springs are one of the most threatened ecosystems globally. Those in Southwestern North America support high numbers of threatened and end

Gannon University Biology faculty members Chris Dempsey, Greg Andraso, and Michelle Kuns have a new paper summarizing five years of Presque Isle Bay data in press at Journal of Great Lakes Research. The figure below summarizes fish communities between 2017 and 2021. See more here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0380133025000681