The science faculty at Marywood are highly qualified and dedicated professionals. All full-time faculty hold doctorates from prestigious universities. In addition to teaching lecture and laboratory courses, the science faculty advise students regarding course selection and graduate schools, direct student research, and prepare qualified majors to work as laboratory assistants.
Science Faculty
Full Time Faculty

Deanne Garver, Ph.D.
Chairperson & Assistant Professor of Chemistrydgarver@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2564
CNHS 328
Courses: Organic Chemistry, and Chemistry

Lisa Antoniacci, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Biology and Biotechnology, Director of Biotechnology Program, and Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) Chairpersonlantoniacci@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2565
CNHS 333
Courses: Biotechnology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular Genetics, Cell Biology

Christopher Brey, Ph.D.
Associate Professorcbrey@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2544
CNHS 331
Courses: ● BIOL 302/502 Bioinformatics ● BIOL 383/583 Emerging Medicine & Technologies ● BIOL 446/546 Genetics ● BIOL 234 Intro. to Cell Molecular Biology & Nutrigenomics ● BIOL 520 Graduate Literature Review ● BIOL 150/151 General Biology Lab
Mary Lynn Grayeski, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Chemistrygrayeski@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 ext. 4598
CNHS room # 337 B
Courses: Principles of Chemistry, General Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry

Deborah Hokien, Ph.D.
Associate Dean College of Health & Human Serviceshokien@marywood.edu
570-348-6279
1047 (McGowan Ctr)
Courses: Quantitative Research Design, Chemistry of Our World, General Chemistry Laboratory, Chemical Analysis
Jianzhen Kang, Ph.D.
570-348-6211Courses: Organic chemistry Lab; General Chemistry Lab

Michael C. Kiel, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology & Biotechnologymkiel@maryu.marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2478
CNHS 325
Courses: Molecular & Cellular Biology, Cell Culture, General Biology, DNA Forensics, Human Evolution

Sara Melick
Instructorsmelick@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2563
CNHS 330
Courses: Ecology, Resource Conservation, Physical Science, Principles of Biology Research
John Minora
Lecturerjbminora@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x6265

Bilas Kanti Pal, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor of Physicsbpal@marywood.edu
570-348-6211
CNHS 336
Courses: General Physics, Physics for Architects

Brian Piatak, DC
Assistant Professorbjpiatak@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2927
CNHS 326
Courses: Anatomy and Physiology
Alisha Pitchford
Lecturerapitchford@marywood.edu
570-348-6211

Steven Reggie, DC
Assistant Professor of Practice Anatomy & Physiologysreggie@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x2301
CNHS 327
Courses: Human Gross Anatomy with Labs, Human Physiology with Labs, Medical Terminology, A&P l & ll with Labs
Monique Rogals
Monique Rogals570-348-6211

Krista Wargo
Laboratory Instructorkwargo@marywood.edu
Ext. 2528
Center for Natural and Health Science (CNHS) building Room # 329
Courses: General Biology Lab I and II, Microbiology and Immunology labs
Part-Time Faculty
Jamie Mason-Clark, Ed.D.
mason-clark@marywood.edu570-348-6211 x6265
Joseph Snedeker, MS
jsnedeker@marywood.edu570-348-6211
570-348-6211 x6265
Kayla Troast, B.S., M.A.
katroast@marywood.edu570-348-6211 x6265
Science Program Staff
Maria Gentilezza
Administrative Assistantmgentilezza@marywood.edu
570-348-6211 x6265
CNHS Room # 350
Deborah Wardach, M.S.
Laboratory Managerdlwardach@maryu.marywood.edu
570-961-4771
CNHS 104