Biology Faculty
Not just experts in their field, but also personal mentors for our students—that’s how the faculty of the Biology Department at Elizabethtown College see themselves.
Whether guiding students in internships and graduate school applications, or teaching exciting new developments in biological sciences, our faculty combine their love of science and their passion for educating students every day. From ecology, neuroscience, to genetics, our faculty are immersed in a wide array of biological studies, and can’t wait to share their experiences with the incoming students!
Dr. David Bowne
Chair, Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
Professor of Biology
Ph.D. in Environmental Science, University of Virginia
bowned@etown.edu | 717-361-1317
Office: Lyet 147 | Lab: Lyet 153
Dr. Bowne joined the faculty of Elizabethtown College in 2008. He teaches General Ecology, Conservation Biology, Geographic Information Systems, and the introductory biology courses Molecules, Cells, and Animal Systems and Principles of Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity of Life.
Dr. Diane Bridge
Professor of Biology
Ph.D. in Biology, Yale University
bridged@etown.edu | 717-361-1177
Office: Lyet 247 | Lab: Lyet 253
Dr. Bridge joined the faculty of Elizabethtown College in 2000. She teaches Principles of Ecology, Evolution, and Diversity of Life; Invertebrate Zoology; Developmental Biology and laboratory sections of Molecules, Cells, and Animal Systems.
Dr. Jane Cavender
Professor of Biology
Ph.D. in Genetics, Penn State College of Medicine
cavender@etown.edu | 717-361-1448
Office: Lyet 244 | Lab: Lyet 252
Dr Cavender believes that research and discovery are at the heart of learning and scholarship.
Dr. Jane Cavender joined the faculty of Elizabethtown College in 1993. She teaches introductory biology courses Molecules, Cells and Animal Systems; Cell Biology, and Experimental Design in Cell Biology. Dr. Cavender is the internship director.
Mr. John Flesher, PA-C
Adjunct Faculty
Master of Physician Assistant, Philadelphia University
flesherj@etown.edu | 717-361-1341
Office: Lyet 241
Mr. John Flesher joined the faculty of Elizabethtown College in 2024. He teaches introductory biology courses Molecules, Cells and Animal Systems, and Human Anatomy and Physiology.
Dr. Anya Goldina
Associate Professor of Biology
Ph.D. Behavioral Endocrinology, Florida International University
goldinaa@etown.edu | 717-361-6418
Office: Lyet 242 | Lab: Lyet 155
Dr. Anya Goldina joined the faculty of Elizabethtown College in 2013. She teaches introductory biology courses Biological Concepts and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Dr. Goldina serves on the Health Professions Advisory Committee.
Dr. Jodi Lancaster
Professor of Biology,
Associate Provost for Student Learning
& Dean of Faculty
Ph.D. in Immunobiology, Penn State University
lancasterj@etown.edu | 717-361-1325
Office: Alpha Hall, Room 6
Dr. Jodi Lancaster joined the faculty of Elizabethtown College in 2007. She currently serves as Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Dr. Elizabeth A. Newell
Professor of Biological Anthropology
Ph.D. Anthropology, Temple University
newellea@etown.edu | 717-361-1309
Office: Lyet 240 | Lab: Lyet 255
Dr. Newell joined the faculty of Elizabethtown College in 1998. She teaches Anatomy & Physiology labs, as well as several courses in Biological Anthropology such as Principles of Biological Anthropology, Primates, Human Origins, and Forensic Anthropology I and II.
Dr. Robert Northington
Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Science
Ph.D. Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech
northingtonr@etown.edu | 717-361-1474
Office: Lyet 148
Dr. Northington joined the faculty of Elizabethtown College in 2023. He teaches the Introductory Biology sequence, Aquatic Ecology and other courses in environmental sciences. Dr. Northington is the Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society Advisor.
Sarah Noveral
Lab Coordinator and Lecturer
M.S. in Biomedical Science, University of California San Diego
noverals@etown.edu | 717-361-1342
Office: Lyet 243 | Lab: Lyet 152
Mrs. Sarah Noveral joined the faculty of Elizabethtown College in 2023. Mrs. Noveral coordinates the introductory biology lab as well as teaching Molecules, Cells, and Animal Systems.
Dr. Debra L. Wohl
Chair, Health Professions Advisory Committee
Professor of Biology
Ph.D. in Ecology, University of Georgia
wohld@etown.edu | 717-361-1326
Office: Lyet 144 | Lab: Lyet 150
Dr. Wohl joined the faculty of Elizabethtown College in 2004. Dr. Wohl serves as Chair of the Department of Biology and the Health Professions Adivsory Committee. She teaches honors and introductory biology courses Molecules, Cells, and Animal Systems, general microbiology classes, and a course in pathogenic microbiology.