William Coleman, Ph.D.

Teaching

Neurophysiology, Integrated Physiology Laboratory, Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory, Human Physiology, Current Topics in Biology: The Synapse

Research Interests

Synaptic Physiology, Electrophysiology, Molecular Regulation of Cellular Secretion

Dr. Coleman continues his student-based research program by mentoring  Master of Science in Biology Thesis students, as well as undergraduate research projects for credit.

Presentations

• Ryver RN, Coleman WL, and Venditti JJ.  “Investigating the presence of synapsin proteins in hamster sperm.” Tri-Beta Abstract, District 2 Annual Meeting, 2019, and Bloomsburg University COST Research Day, Spring 2019.  *This abstract was accepted for presentation at the 2020 American Society of Andrology meeting, which was canceled due to COVID-19.

• Ilgenfritz MJ, Sherry KM, Gala DN, and Coleman WL.  “Investigating the localization and functional role of GABA receptors at neuromuscular synapses of the earthworm Lumbricus terrestris.”  Society for Neuroscience Abstract, 2019.

• Sherry KM and Coleman WL.  “Investigating the effects of GABA on earthworm ventral nerve cord excitability.” Bloomsburg University COST Research Day, Spring 2019. 

• Sherry KM and Coleman WL.  “Investigating the distribution of the GABA-B receptor at the Lumbricus terrestris neuromuscular synapse.  Tri-Beta Abstract, District 2 Annual Meeting, 2019, and Bloomsburg University COST Research Day, Spring 2019.  

• Ryver RN, Coleman WL, and Venditti JJ.  “Investigating the presence of synapsin proteins in hamster sperm.” Tri-Beta Abstract, District 2 Annual Meeting, 2019, and Bloomsburg University COST Research Day, Spring 2019.

Recent Funding

Henry Carver Margin of Excellence Grant
“Investigating the Reproductive Role of Synapsin Proteins Using a Hamster In Vitro Fertilization Model System.”
Principal Investigator:  Jennifer J. Venditti
Co-Investigator:  William L. Coleman
Amount Funded: $10,000 (May 2018-May 2019)