Daniel Peterson (Animal Science Admissions Contact)

Dr. Daniel Peterson leads the animal science department’s program in applied biotechnology. Dr. Peterson teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in molecular biotechnology, focusing on molecular biology techniques, experimental systems and design relating to animal systems. Peterson also teaches animal genomics and physiological chemistry, as well as contributes to many other courses within the department. In addition to teaching, Dr. Peterson mentors undergraduate and graduate students conducting research on the molecular aspects of nutrient metabolism, endocrinology, genetics and cell physiology. Inquiries relating to graduate studies in Dr. Peterson’s laboratory are welcome.

For additional information, please visit my Animal Science Department homepage.

Education

• B.S Animal Science., University of California, Davis
• Ph.D. Animal Science/Nutritional Biochemistry, Cornell University