Jeremy Chambers
Department Head/Professor
Biography
Dr. Chambers joined SDSU and was named the department head of Biology and Microbiology in February 2024.
His respected extramurally funded research program investigates the mechanisms of chronic neurological effects and neurodegeneration associated with environmental toxicants and pollution. With a multidisciplinary approach and strategic collaborations, his team aims to improve the quality of life for at-risk individuals by developing countermeasures, diagnostic tools and interventions to mitigate the short- and long-term neurological effects of these exposures. This research has been supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson鈥檚 Disease Research, and private and commercial partners.
Dr. Chambers is a prolific instructor and has developed, implemented and grown accredited programs. He has a long track record of service in scientific societies, research program development, peer review of journal articles, grants and training programs, cultivating community outreach and establishing university-community partnerships. Dr. Chambers plans to increase interdisciplinary and interinstitutional academic, research and community-focused programs across South Dakota to increase workforce capacity that will enhance and accelerate advancements in biological sciences and science education to meet the emerging needs and challenges of our changing world.
His respected extramurally funded research program investigates the mechanisms of chronic neurological effects and neurodegeneration associated with environmental toxicants and pollution. With a multidisciplinary approach and strategic collaborations, his team aims to improve the quality of life for at-risk individuals by developing countermeasures, diagnostic tools and interventions to mitigate the short- and long-term neurological effects of these exposures. This research has been supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson鈥檚 Disease Research, and private and commercial partners.
Dr. Chambers is a prolific instructor and has developed, implemented and grown accredited programs. He has a long track record of service in scientific societies, research program development, peer review of journal articles, grants and training programs, cultivating community outreach and establishing university-community partnerships. Dr. Chambers plans to increase interdisciplinary and interinstitutional academic, research and community-focused programs across South Dakota to increase workforce capacity that will enhance and accelerate advancements in biological sciences and science education to meet the emerging needs and challenges of our 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 Interests
- Mitochondrial function
- Neurodegeneration
- Kinase Signaling
- Neurotoxicity
- Therapeutic development
Research and Scholar 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
