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Florence M Rollwagen

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Expertise

I can answer questions in biology, microbiology and immunology on the undergraduate or graduate level. I can also address medical and health concerns regarding alternative medicine, autoimmune diseases (lupus, MS) liver disease and intestinal problems.

Experience in the area

I have over 20 years experience in research and teaching at the medical/graduate level, and 5 years teaching college biology and microbiology. My expertise is in microbiology and immunology, specifically the biology of cytokines and soluble immune response modifiers. I also carried out original research in blood substitutes and shock/trauma.

Organizations

American Association of Immunologists (AAI) American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

Publications

Journal of Experimental Medicine, Journal of Immunology, Cytokine, Shock, Experimental Hematology

Education/Credentials

BS biology 1966 MS biology 1968 PhD immunology 1979

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.82
  • Timeliness 9.88
  • Politeness 9.76
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 721
  • Volunteer Since 2008-04-21
  • Prestige Points 5870

Recent Reviews from Users

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    K = Knowledgeability    C = Clarity of Response    T = Timeliness    P = Politeness
UserDateKCTPComments
John07/28/0910101010Thanks Florence.
Max07/14/0910101010it was pretty concrete and firm
Spirit07/12/0910101010 
Spirit07/12/0910101010Thanks but not really what I want .....
samia adbib07/10/09104 9 10 

Recent Answers from Florence M Rollwagen

2009-07-31 Green Sea Urchins?:

Hi Miranda: Thanks for your question. Sea urchins are related to starfish (Echinodermata) and are important as feeders and as prey. They feed on algae, mussels, sponges, and are eaten by sea otters

2009-07-28 circadian rhythm:

Hi Taeko: Thanks for your question. Circadian rhythms are sleep/wake cycles that are endogenous to a species. The rhythm is linked to the day-night cycle and is reset as the cycle changes. The

2009-07-28 Biology:

It's possible to get an undergraduate degree in environmental studies which will prepare you for such a career. You should probably get some business courses as well. I checked the University of Maryland

2009-07-28 Biology:

Sorry again, what does "getting rid of" mean? Do you want to eradicate all bacteria? (not a good idea) Do you want to get rid of parasites? Usually this means an understanding in the life cycle of

2009-07-25 MS in MICROBIOLOGY:

Hi Hayaan: Thanks for your question. Sorry, I don't understand what you are asking. I can't speak for Canada or Australia, but in the US, a student visa is required. Often, the school administration

 

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