Dr. Peters joined the Aquinas College Biology Department in 2012. He was a visiting
Assistant Professor of Biology at Eastern Oregon University in 2011-2012. He earned
his Ph.D. in Immunology (2011) from the University of Michigan and his B.S. in Biology
(2005) from Central Michigan University. Dr. Peters teaches Principles of Biology,
Microbiology and Immunology. Dr. Peters‚' research currently focuses on the cloning
and functional characterization of innate immune response genes in the zebrafish (Danio
rerio) model system. Dr. Peters is a member of βββ National Biological Honors Society
and helps to advise the Aquinas student chapter of βββ. Dr. Peters has great interest
in health and fitness, sustainability, nature, travelling and music.
