Wei Gordon is a genetics researcher and educator whose work bridges cutting-edge science with student-centered learning, currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Biology at Menlo College. With a Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of California, San Francisco, Gordon has built a multidisciplinary career spanning comparative and functional genomics, developmental biology, and science education, including research on metabolic adaptations in fruit-eating mammals with implications for diseases like diabetes. Her academic path reflects a consistent commitment to both discovery and teaching, having instructed students across institutions such as UCSF, the University of San Francisco, and UC San Diego, while also engaging younger learners through public school education initiatives. Wei Gordon brings a collaborative, curiosity-driven approach to science, with a focus on expanding access to STEM and preparing students to contribute meaningfully to rapidly evolving fields like biotechnology and genomics.
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