Chun Zhou

Dr. Chun Zhou is an Assistant Professor of Biology in the Department of Natural Sciences at Mercy University’s School of Health and Natural Sciences. He holds a medical degree and Ph.D. in Immunology from Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS/NIH). His research focuses on telomere regulation in Drosophila melanogaster, molecular genetics, and innovative biology education methods. Dr. Zhou has published over 20 peer-reviewed articles and collaborates with institutions like the University of California, Davis.

Education:

• M.D., Immunology, Tongji Medical College, China
• Ph.D., Immunology, Tongji Medical College, China
• Postdoctoral Fellowship, NIEHS/NIH

Research Interests:

• Telomere biology and regulation in Drosophila
• Mitochondrial dynamics and Parkinson’s disease mechanisms
• Novel pedagogical methods for biology education
• Computational protein modeling and enzyme optimization

Notable Contributions: Students under his mentorship have presented at national conferences and won awards through Mercy’s research programs. He developed a mobile technology-based learning platform for undergraduate biology courses and pioneered the use of digital whiteboards in online education.

Awards: Postdoctoral Fellowship Award at NIEHS. Students advised have received national conference awards.

Service & Grants: Serves as TriBeta Honor Society Advisor and CSTEP Research Mentor. Co-Activity Director for a university grant. Teaches genetics, immunology, and advanced research courses.