Dr. Robert Feissner has been a member of the Geneseo faculty since 2011.

Office Hours Spring 2025
- Mondays 1:00pm-2:00pm ISC 356
- Wednesdays 1:00pm-2:00pm ISC 356
- Fridays 10:30am-11:20am ISC 356
Curriculum Vitae
Education
NYS Teacher Certification in Adolescent Education (Biology and Special Education), Nazareth College, 2010
Ph.D. in Biology, Washington University in Saint Louis, 2006
B.S. in Biology, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, 1998
Employment
Previously taught at Nazareth College
Laboratory instructor
Regional Director, NYS Master Teacher Program, Finger Lakes Region
Director of Supplemental Instruction
Affiliations
Science Teachers Association of New York State
National Science Teachers Association
American Biology Laboratory Educators
Research Interests
Cytochrome c biogenesis
Mitochondrial physiology
Publications
Chang, M-M., Li, A., Feissner, R.F., and Ahmad, T. (2016) RT-qPCR demonstrates light-dependent AtRBCS1A and AtRBCS3B mRNA expressions in Arabidopsis thaliana leaves. Biochem Mol Biol Educ., doi: 10.1002/bmb.20959.
Feissner, R.F., Skalska, J., Gaum, W.E., and Sheu, S-S (2009) Crosstalk signaling between mitochondrial Ca2+ and ROS. Front. Biosci, 14: 1197-1218.
Richard-Fogal, C.L., Frawley, E.R., Feissner, R.E., and Kranz, R.G. (2006) Heme concentration dependence and metalloporphyrin inhibition of the system I and II cytochrome c assembly pathways. J Bacteriol, 189(2): 455-463.
Feissner, R.E., Richard-Fogal, C.L., Frawley, E.R., and Kranz, R.G. (2006) ABC transporter-mediated release of a heme chaperone allows cytochrome c biogenesis. Mol Microbiol 61(1): 219-231.
Feissner, R.E., Richard-Fogal, C.L., Frawley, E.R., Loughman, J.A., Earley, K.W., and Kranz, R.G. (2006) Recombinant cytochromes c biogenesis systems I and II and analysis of heme delivery pathways in Escherichia coli. Mol Microbiol 60(3): 563-577.
Feissner, R.E., Beckett, C.S., Loughman, J.A., and Kranz, R.G. (2005) Mutations in cytochrome assembly and periplasmic redox pathways in Bordetella pertussis. J Bacteriol 187: 3941-3949.
Feissner, R.E., Xiang, Y., and Kranz, R.G. (2003) Chemiluminescent-based methods to detect subpicomole levels of c-type cytochromes. Anal Biochem 315: 90-94.
Classes
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BIOL 117: Gen Biol - Cells,Genetics,Evol
An introductory course in the biological sciences covering cells, information coding and transfer, evolution, and diversity of unicellular organisms. This course will emphasize examples from both the plant and animal kingdoms using an integrated approach.
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BIOL 118: General Biology Laboratory I
An introductory experience which develops laboratory and analytical skills in the biological sciences. Students will learn data collection and analysis, written communication, and basic laboratory skills.