Joe Erlichman
Assistant Professor of Biology

Joe Erlichman earned both his BS and MS at the University of Colorado at Boulder, then received his Ph.D. from Dartmouth Medical School. He has been a postdoctoral fellow at Dartmouth Medical School as well as a research associate there and at Wright State School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio.

Erlichman offers courses in comparative vertebrate morphology and human biology.
His current area of research is the brain cell glia in normal neuronal function and if it relates to the ability to regulate a variety of chemicals accessible to the neurons. His National Science Foundation grant is focused on examining the role of glia in a region of the brain involved in the regulation of breathing. Using live brain tissue and fluorescence microscopy, he is investigating how glia regulates the level of acidity in the region of the brain known as the medulla.

Erlichman has had his work published in the American Journal of Physiology and Applied Physiology.

Jenna Greenleaf ’02 says, “Joe Erlichman is the type of professor everyone wishes they had. He's upbeat and humorous, as well as truly dedicated and passionate about what he does. He's shown me that I have strong scientific ability and has shared his intense knowledge, regarding both life and science.”

John Trentini ’03 says, “Joe is a dynamic person with a contagious smile. His passion for neuroscience has inspired me. He teaches complex material in a way that hits home, and that I can relate to. Above all, he proves to be a valuable friend, offering honest, open-hearted advice and constructive advisement.”