Jeremy Chambers
Department Head/Professor
Biography
In February 2024, Dr. Jeremy Chambers joined South ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ State University as the head of the Department of Biology and Microbiology.
Dr. Chambers leads a well-regarded research program focused on understanding how environmental pollutants and toxic substances contribute to long-term brain health issues and neurodegenerative diseases. His team uses a multidisciplinary approach and works with a range of partners to develop tools and treatments that can help protect people — especially those at higher risk — from the harmful effects of these exposures. His research has received support from major organizations, including the National Institutes of Health and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease Research, as well as private and industry partners.
In addition to his research, Dr. Chambers is a dedicated educator who has created and expanded accredited academic programs. He has also contributed extensively to the scientific community through leadership roles in professional societies, peer review of research, and community outreach efforts. Looking ahead, he plans to strengthen academic and research collaborations across South ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ. His goal is to build programs that not only advance science and education but also prepare a skilled workforce to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Dr. Chambers leads a well-regarded research program focused on understanding how environmental pollutants and toxic substances contribute to long-term brain health issues and neurodegenerative diseases. His team uses a multidisciplinary approach and works with a range of partners to develop tools and treatments that can help protect people — especially those at higher risk — from the harmful effects of these exposures. His research has received support from major organizations, including the National Institutes of Health and the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Disease Research, as well as private and industry partners.
In addition to his research, Dr. Chambers is a dedicated educator who has created and expanded accredited academic programs. He has also contributed extensively to the scientific community through leadership roles in professional societies, peer review of research, and community outreach efforts. Looking ahead, he plans to strengthen academic and research collaborations across South ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵ. His goal is to build programs that not only advance science and education but also prepare a skilled workforce to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.
Education
- B.S. in biology (microbiology), chemistry (organic chemistry), minor in mathematics | West Liberty State University
- Ph.D. in biochemistry | Clemson University
- Postdoctoral associate in tumor virology | University of Pennsylvania
- Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Cancer Biology
- Postdoctoral associate in kinase biochemistry and degenerative disease therapies | The Scripps Research Institute
- Translational Research Institute, Department of Molecular Therapeutics
Academic and Professional Experience
Academic ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵs
Academic ÌÇÐÄÊÓƵs
- Mitochondrial function
- Neurodegeneration
- Kinase signaling
- Neurotoxicity
- Therapeutic development
Research and Scholarly Work
Areas of Research
- Chemical and biological threat countermeasures
- Neurological diagnostics and therapeutics
- Mechanisms of neurodegeneration and myopathies
- Health impacts of environmental exposures
- Mitochondrial physiology
- Drug discovery
- Protein-protein interactions
Associated Areas
