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Dr. Rich Nyhof

Professor Emeritus

Biography

For over two decades, Dr. Nyhof has served within the Biology department at Calvin University. He specialized in human and comparative animal physiology. He served as the Pre-Medical Program advisor for students interested in entering the medical field after graduation as well as served as an advisor for students in the Pre-Dentistry and Pre-Physicians Assistant professional tracks. He retired from his role as a faculty member within the Biology department in 2018.

Education

  • BA in Biology, Hope College,  1969-1973
  • MS in Physiology, Michigan State University, 1973-1976
  • PhD in Physiology, Michigan State University, 1976-1981                           

Professional Experience

Post-doctoral Fellow, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, 1981-1983

Academic Interests

  • Pathophysiology
  • Human Anatomy
  • Human physiology
  • Comparative Animal Physiology
  • Pharmacology