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Doreen is the Anatomy and Physiology coordinator for Natural Sciences and Mathematics; helping oversee the curriculum for the numerous A&P courses that are offered to students pursuing medical careers. Her background in medical science stems from working at a marine mammal hospital. She has been studying marine life for over 30 years. In collaboration with the NOAA Marine Debris Program and Greater Farallones Association, students are able to assess the health of our local beaches. Field work and hands on education are a key component in her teaching. 

Education

Moss Landing Marine Labs, San Jose State University, MS, Marine Science

Southampton College, BS, Psychobiology

Research Interests

Doreen is deeply invested in the health of the San Francisco Bay. Her students participate in federal community‑science programs that monitor the condition of our local coastal habitats. Through beach‑debris surveys and sand‑crab monitoring, they study ecological trends and examine how environmental changes impact wildlife.