Jason Lambert

Jason Lambert, PhD, is an Instructor in the Biology Department at Western Washington University, part of the College of Science and Engineering. He specializes in neurodevelopmental mechanisms and gene regulatory networks in the brain, with a focus on autism-related research using next-generation sequencing techniques. His work bridges molecular biology and neuroscience, applying tools like fluorescent microscopy and AAV-based gene delivery in mouse models.

Education: B.S. from Southern Oregon University (SOU), Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from University of California, Davis. Postdoctoral research in neurogenomics at Sacramento State University included teaching experience in hybrid/remote formats.

Research interests include synaptic development, enhancer element screening, and transcriptional regulation in neurodevelopment. His recent publications emphasize gene regulatory networks, AAV delivery systems, and identifying autism-linked enhancers in mouse brain circuits. Collaborations involve multi-author teams exploring epilepsy mechanisms and genetic mutations.

Lambert advocates for innovative teaching methods, adapting to technological changes in higher education. He actively participates in research teams investigating brain development pathways and has contributed to textbooks and peer-reviewed journals in neuroscience.