James S. Ferraro, Ph.D.
Associate Professor.
jferraro@siumed.edu
Reproductive Physiology
Our research has focused on the physiological, behavioral, and reproductive aspects of circadian rhythmicity. Investigations examined the mechanism of entrainment and the biological clock’s affect on reproduction (NIH). Other investigations into the clock’s endogenous nature were conducted in space (NASA). More recently, time commitments have shifted toward teaching, including: PHSL310 Principles of Physiology; PHSL320 Reproduction and Sexuality; PHSL 450 Advanced Human Sexuality; PHSL470 Biological Clocks; physiology undergraduate advisor; and tutoring in the medical curricula. In what time remains, my current research interests have shifted toward human relationships, mate selection and sexuality, which hopefully one day will culminate in book form.