Dr. Cynthia Cooper

Meet our researchers: Dr. Cynthia Cooper

February 9, 2023

Dr. Cynthia Cooper is conducting ground-breaking research in the School of Molecular Biosciences using zebrafish models to learn more about skin pigment diseases like albinism and melanoma and to develop treatments for the conditions.

Student Taylor Krilanovich, right, talks with Cynthia Cooper, left, an Associate Professor in the School of Molecular Biosciences in the College of Veterinary Medicine at WSU’s Vancouver, Wash., campus, as they view a microscopic image of a three-day old Zebra fish used to study melanoma on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022.

Chancellor’s Award for Advancing Equity

May 9, 2022

Dr. Cynthia Cooper, who joined WSU Vancouver in 2008, presented award for her commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging.