
Robert Dores
Professor
303-871-3596 (Office)
Seeley G. Mudd Building, 2101 E. Wesley Ave. Denver, CO 80208
What I do
My research program focuses on the co-evolution of melanocortin receptors, melanocortin peptides, and the accessory proteins, MRAP1 and MRAP2. I also teach BIOL 2120 "Cell Structure and Function," and BIOL 3650 "Endocrinology, " annually. In addition to advising students and serving on department and university committees, I am an associate editor for the journal, General and Comparative Endocrinology.
Specialization(s)
Endocrinology, cell biology, evolution of hormone receptors, evolution of pituitary hormones
Professional Biography
Degree(s)
- BA, Biology, College of St. Thomas
- MS, Biology, University of San Francisco
- Ph.D., Zoology, University of Minnesota
- Postdoctoral Fellowship, Neuroscience, University of Michigan School of Medicine
- Postodoctoral Fellwoship, Endocrinology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Professional Affiliations
- American Society of Cell Biology
- Endocrine Society (U.S.A.)
- European Comparative Endocrine Society
Research
Key Projects
- Co-evolution of the Opioid/Orphanin Gene Family and Cognate Receptor Gene Families
Featured Publications
Presentations
Awards
- 2005 Bargmann/Scharrer Award and Lecture; 15th Congress of, International Federation of Comparative Endocrinology
- 2017 Faculty Career Champion, DU Career & Professional Development
- Faculty Service Award, University of Denver, University of Denver