June 18, 2025
“I love Berkeley because I can be myself here, which allows me to do my science and mentor students and trainees and fulfill my potential.” – Professor Noah Whiteman
Noah Whiteman. Photo by Ben Goldman Huertas.
In a profile from UC Berkeley News, HWNI faculty member Noah Whiteman discusses his complex identity as a naturalist, evolutionary biologist, first-generation college student, award-winning scientist, author, and member of the LGBTQ community. Whiteman is a professor of integrative biology and molecular and cell biology who studies co-evolution between species, including the relationship between dietary toxins and the nervous system.
Read the profile to learn more about Whiteman and his thoughts on LGBTQ pride and on the importance of speaking out against threats to civil rights.