Drew Guinness is a researcher in the Adamala lab and an instructor of Biology at Normandale Community College. He received his B.S. in Biology and Insect Science from Iowa State University and his M.S. from the University of Notre Dame in Biological Sciences. Prior to joining the lab, he served as an associate professor of Biology and a co-chair of the Biotechnology program at Des Moines Area Community College.
His research experience includes the development of genetic technologies in insects for both basic biological and public health applications. Currently, he works to understand the processes that drive ribosome assembly. His research interests include early life and evolution, mathematical modeling of biological systems, and quantitative STEM education.
Contact: guinness@umn.edu