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About Daniel Bergman

Dr. Daniel Bergman's research lab is multidisciplinary in the disciplines of neuroscience, physiology, ethology, ecology, toxicology, histology, and pharmacology. Specifically, he and his students focus upon sensory systems physiology, neurochemical modulation of aggression, neurogenesis alterations via enrichment and pollution exposure, operant conditioning and learning, pollution impacts, and nociception/pain using a crayfish model system. His primary teaching expertise is in the areas of neuroscience, physiology and pathophysiology.

Positions

2021 - Present Professor, Grand Valley State University ‐ Biomedical Sciences Department
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2014 - Present Department Chair, Grand Valley State University ‐ Biomedical Sciences Department
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2012 - 2021 Associate Professor, Grand Valley State University ‐ Biomedical Sciences Department
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2007 - 2012 Assistant Professor, Grand Valley State University ‐ Biomedical Sciences Department
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2004 - 2007 Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Kentucky ‐ Department of Physiology
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2005 Adjunct Faculty Member, Kentucky State University ‐ Division of Mathematics and Sciences
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Disciplines

Research Interests

Grants

2021 - 2022 Effects of Serotonin on the Chronic Stress Response in Crayfish following Nonylphenol Exposure
Office of Graduate Studies
Role: Graduate Advisor
Colleague(s): Tara Olen
2021 - 2022 Presidential Research Award
Office of Graduate Studies
Adjustments of Aggression via a Neuropharmacological Agent
Role: Graduate Advisor
Colleague(s): Zachary Walker
2020 - 2021 Presidential Research Award
Office of Graduate Studies
The Effects of Nonylphenol on the Aggression of Male Crayfish and the Subsequent Pharmacological Treatment with Serotonin
Role: Graduate Advisor
Colleague(s): Adam Gizowski
2019 - 2020 Dissemination Grant - Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting in Austin, TX
Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence
2019 - 2020 Presidential Research Award
Office of Graduate Studies
The Unmasking of Aggressive Chemosignaling via the Crayfish Model: An in-depth urinalysis using HPLC
Colleague(s): Kristi Ruvina
2018 - 2019 Dissemination Grant - Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting in Tampa, FL
Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence
2018 - 2019 Presidential Research Award
Office of Graduate Studies
From the Dinner Pot to Smoking Pot; How a Better Understanding of Cannabidiol in Crayfish could Alleviate Anxiety and Modulate Hunger
Colleague(s): Christopher Timmer
2017 - 2018 Dissemination Grant - Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting in New Orleans, LA
Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence
2016 - 2017 Dissemination Grant - Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting in Portland, OR
Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence
2016 - 2017 Presidential Research Award
Office of Graduate Studies
Chronic Effects of Nonylphenol on Reproductive Behavior, Physiology, and Development of Crayfish
Colleague(s): Samantha Mackay
2015 - 2016 Dissemination Grant - Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting in West Palm Beach, FL
Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence
2014 - 2016 NSF REU Site: Research Experience for Undergraduates in Quantitative Environmental Science and Technology (REU-QUEST)
National Science Foundation
Role: Supporting Research Mentor
Colleague(s): James McNair and Kevin Strychar
2015 Student Summer Scholars Award
Office of Undergraduate Research
Colleague(s): Kristi Ruvina
2014 - 2015 Presidential Research Award
Office of Graduate Studies
Colleague(s): Kathryn Page
2014 Student Summer Scholars Award
Office of Undergraduate Research
Colleague(s): Edwin Klein
2013 - 2014 Dissemination Grant - Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology Meeting in San Francisco, CA
Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence
2013 - 2014 Presidential Research Award
Office of Graduate Studies
Colleague(s): Jayson Clore
2013 Student Summer Scholars Award
Office of Undergraduate Research
Colleague(s): Abigail Carlson
2012 - 2013 Interdisciplinary Research Initiative Grant
Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence
Colleague(s): McNair, Frobish, Reutz, Snyder, Alayont
2012 Student Summer Scholars Award
Office of Undergraduate Research
Colleague(s): William Waalkes
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Honors and Awards

  • 2022 Three-Minute Thesis Third Place Awarded to Graduate Student - Adam Gizowski, MHS
  • 2018 Nominated for the GVSU Outstanding Educator of the Year Award
  • 2018 Three-Minute Thesis Second Place Awarded to Graduate Student – Christopher Timmer, MHS
  • 2017 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award from Graduate Student Association Award for Excellence in Service to Community/Profession
  • 2017 Best Three-Minute Thesis Awarded to Graduate Student – Samantha MacKay, MHS
  • 2017 Outstanding Graduate Student Biomedical Sciences Award – Samantha MacKay, MHS
  • 2017 Best Graduate Presentation Award at SICB Meeting from The Crustacean Society – Samanth MacKay, MHS
  • 2016 Outstanding Graduate Student Biomedical Sciences Award - Justin Tran, MHS
  • 2014 Outstanding Graduate Student Biomedical Sciences Award – Kathryn Page, MHS

Courses

Education

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2000 - 2004 PhD, Center for Neuroscience, Mind and Behavior, Bowling Green State University ‐ Biological Sciences
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1995 - 1999 BS, Bowling Green State University ‐ Biological Sciences
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Links

Contact Information

Office: 215 Henry Hall
Laboratory: B00 Kindschi Hall
Phone: (616) 331-8837
Email: bergmand@gvsu.edu

Research Works (26)