Ph.D., Biochemistry, Cornell University, 1991 B.A., Biology and Psychology, St. Olaf College, 1982 Dr. Champlin joined the Biology Department at USM in 2001 after a postdoctoral position at the University of Washington. He is a developmental biologist who uses metamorphosis in the tobacco hornworm to understand how hormones affect development. Dr. Champlin regularly teaches the first semester course, which focuses on cell biology, in the introductory biology sequence (BIO 105, 106), as well as Developmental Biology (BIO 305, 306) and Cell and Molecular Biology (BIO 409/509, 410/510). He also teaches Environmental Modulation of Developmental Mechanisms (BIO 407/507) in alternate spring semesters. Dr. Champlin serves as the Health Professions Advisor for students interested in attending medical, dental, or optometry schools.

My research interestes include the the development of methods and the analysis of compounds in food and beverage samples. This work supports quality control in a variety of Maine industries.

Benedict, L. A., Champlin, D. T., and Pence, H. E. 2013. Exploring Transmedia: the Rip-Mix-Learn classroom. Journal of Chemical Education. 90, 1172-1176.