Chris Lassiter's CV

CHRISTOPHER S. LASSITER
Assistant Professor
Biology Department
Roanoke College
Salem, VA 24153
540-375-2460
lassiter(at)roanoke.edu

CAREER AND
EDUCATION

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

SUMMARY OF DISSERTATION

Examined estrogen signaling in developing embryos. Described an estrogen receptor and the estrogen synthesizing gene in zebrafish embryos. Created transgenic line of fluorescent zebrafish sensitive to estrogen in the brain.

TEACHING COMPETENCIES

Introductory Biology, Genetics
Developmental Biology, Cell Biology
Paleobiology

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Society for Developmental Biology
Zebrafish Information Network
Phi Beta Kappa

UNIVERSITY/
DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE

CHRISTOPHER S. LASSITER Assistant Professor Biology Department Roanoke College Salem, VA 24153 540-375-2460 lassiter(at)roanoke.edu
OBJECTIVE	Teaching developmental biology, genetics, and cell biology at a small liberal arts college where faculty-student interactions are highly valued.
CAREER AND EDUCATION	Assistant Professor of Biology, 2007-present Roanoke College, Salem, VA Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, 2005-2007 Roanoke College, Salem, VA Posdoctoral Fellow, 2005 Duke University, Durham, NC Ph.D., Genetics and Genomics, 1998-2005 Duke University, Durham, NC Dissertation: “Estrogen Receptors and Aromatase in Zebrafish Development” B.S., Biology, 1994-1998 Furman University, Greenville, SC summa cum laude
HONORS	Certificate in Teaching College Biology, 2005 Duke University Teacher Link Fellow, 2004 - 2005 N.C. Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education Center Phi Beta Kappa, 1998 Furman University Distinguished Research in Biology, 1998 Costa Rica/Ecuador Tropical Biology Program, 1998 Outstanding Freshman in Biology, 1995 Outstanding Freshman in Physics, 1995
TEACHING EXPERIENCE	Assistant Professor, Dept of Biology Roanoke College, Salem, VA July 2007 - present Visiting Assistant Professor, Dept of Biology Roanoke College, Salem, VA September 2005 - July 2007 • Lectured and designed labs in developmental biology and cell biology upper level courses • Trained students in independent experiments during summer research • Designed upper level course in paleobiology • Supervised immunology-based independent study Teaching Assistant, Dept of Biology Duke University, Durham, NC January - May 2001 • Lectured in developmental biology • Trained students in laboratory techniques • Designed and graded quizzes/laboratory notebooks Independent Study Advisor Duke University, Durham, NC August 2000 - August 2004 • Supervised undergraduate research • Supported design of independent projects Teacher Link Fellow Teachers and Scientists Collaborating Program, NCSMT Lee County, NC Fellow 2004 - 2005 • Engaged in science workshops with elementary school teachers Guest Panelist, Dept of Biology Elon University, Elon, NC November 2004 • Stimulated discussion in undergraduate debate on ethical problems in science
SUMMARY OF DISSERTATION	Examined estrogen signaling in developing embryos. Described an estrogen receptor and the estrogen synthesizing gene in zebrafish embryos. Created transgenic line of fluorescent zebrafish sensitive to estrogen in the brain.
TEACHING COMPETENCIES	Introductory Biology, Genetics Developmental Biology, Cell Biology Paleobiology
PUBLICATIONS	Lassiter CS, Linney E. 2007. Embryonic expression and steroid regulation of brain aromatase (cyp19b) in zebrafish (Danio rerio). Zebrafish 4: 49-58. Lassiter CS, Kelley B, Linney E. 2002. Genomic structure and expression of estrogen receptor beta a (ERbeta-a) in zebrafish (Danio rerio). Gene 299:141-151. Abidi F, Jacquot S, Lassiter C, Trivier E, Hanauer A, Schwartz C. 1999. Novel mutations in rsk-2, the gene for Coffin-Lowry Syndrome (CLS). Eur J Hum Gen 7:20-26.
CONFERENCE TALKS	“Hormonal Regulation of Brain Aromatase in Zebrafish”, Society for Developmental Biology Southeast Regional, Athens, GA, July 2005
INVITED TALKS	“Sex Hormones on the Brain: Estrogen in the Zebrafish Embryo”, Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Seminar Series, Virginia Tech, February 3, 2006 “Sex Hormones on the Brain: Estrogen in the Zebrafish Embryo”, Summer Research Series, Virginia Military Institute, June 8, 2006
PRESENTATIONS	“Hormonal Regulation of Brain Aromatase (cyp19a1b) in Zebrafish Embryos”, Seventh International Conference on Zebrafish Development and Genetics, Madison, WI, June 2006 “Brain Aromatase and the Estrogen Pathway in Zebrafish Development”, Sixth International Conference on Zebrafish Development and Genetics, Madison, WI, July 2004 “Estrogen Receptor Beta a (ERbeta-a) and the Estrogen Pathway in Zebrafish”, Society for Developmental Biology, Boston, MA, July 2003 “Estrogen Receptor Beta: Genomic Structure and Expression in Zebrafish”, Fifth International Conference on Zebrafish Development and Genetics, Madison, WI, June 2002
CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE	Lilly South Conference on College and University Teaching, Greensboro, NC, February 2006 Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference of Undergraduate Scholarship, Sweet Briar, VA, October 2006 = Presentation by an undergraduate student
FUNDING	Faculty Research Grant “Receptors for Testosterone in Zebrafish” Roanoke College - $1,000
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS	Society for Developmental Biology Zebrafish Information Network Phi Beta Kappa
UNIVERSITY/ DEPARTMENTAL SERVICE	Admissions Scholarship Interviews Roanoke College, 2005 - 2006 Phi Beta Kappa Roanoke College, 2006 Undergraduate Thesis Committees Roanoke College, 2006 High School Science and Math Day Roanoke College, 2005 - 2006 Biology Club Movie Night, Organizer Roanoke College, 2006 Univ. Program in Genetics and Genomics (UPGG) Webmaster Duke University, 2002 - 2005 UPGG Admissions Committee, Student Host Coordinator Duke University, 2001 UPGG Admissions Committee, Student Representative Duke University, 2000