Education

B.A., M.A., Valparaiso; Ph.D., University of Illinois

John Lammert

Professor

Biology

Phenytoin, a commonly-used anti-convulsant drug, is known to have several side effects, including an altered immune system. In other organ systems, the drug has been found to bind to the glucocorticoid receptor, as well as to inhibit Ca2+ uptake. Both pharmacological actions are potentially immunosuppressive. In a mouse model, students are studying how phenytoin affects thymocytes and macrophages.

Contact Information

Biology
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
Saint Peter, MN 56082

Phone: 507-933-7330
E-mail: jlammert@gustavus.edu

Courses Taught

  • Immunology Lab
  • Immunology w/Lab
  • Microbes & Health w/Lab
  • Microbes Lab
  • Microbiology Lab
  • Microbiology w/Lab
  • Plagues: Old and New
  • Princ of Biology w/Lab
  • Principles Lab

John Lammert's Schedule

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Events

Exhibitions at the Hillstrom Museum of Art Tomorrow to Jan 29, 2010

Monday Night LIVE Tomorrow 811 pm

Body Redemption Nov 24 11:40 am to 12:20 pm

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