Helen M. Caprioglio, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology

Degrees

B.S. Microbiology, Oregon State University

M.S. Microbiology, Oregon State University

Ph.D. Microbiology,North Carolina State University

Contact

Office: LS226

Phone:(719) 549-2815

FAX: (719) 549-2993

E-Mail: helen.caprioglio@colostate-pueblo.edu

Courses

Biol 171- Career Planning

Biol 212- Introduction to Cell Biology

Biol 212L- Introduction to Cell Biology Laboratory

Biol 412- Cell Biology

Biol 412L- Cell Biology Laboratory-Link to Fluorescence Microscope images

Biol 552/L- Advanced Microscopy/Lab

Research Interests

Cell Biology of cell surface interactions with the extracellular environment. Studies have included investigations of yeast membrane composition and ethanol tolerance, and of vascular smooth muscle extracellular matrix molecules and their structural and functional roles in cardiovascular disease. Also studies of acid phosphatase and cellulase enzyme activities in Penicillium species. Currently studying antibiotic resistance patterns in hospital isolates and CD147 function in endothelial cells.

Links to Organizations

Link to USC's Biology Club

Link to American Society for Cell Biology

Link to American Society for Microbiology

Link to Endocrine Society

Link to National Association of Biology Teachers

Link to Tri-Beta Society

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