Jennifer R. Panizzi

Jennifer R. Panizzi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine. She utilizes zebrafish models to study developmental genetics, ciliary biology, and environmental toxicity screening.

Education:

• BS in Chemistry and Biology (1998), Austin Peay State University
• PhD (2007), Vanderbilt University

Research Interests focus on:

• Molecular mechanisms of cilia motility and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)
• Developmental toxicity of environmental contaminants
• Drug screening for anti-inflammatory therapeutics targeting myeloperoxidase

Publications highlight her work on zebrafish gene expression, ciliary dysfunction in human diseases, environmental contaminant toxicity, and myeloperoxidase inhibition techniques.

Scientific Awards:

• Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NIH)

Teaching: Dr. Panizzi instructs in Physiology I, Biomedical Sciences Seminar, and Clinical Anatomy courses.

Labs & Collaborations: She leads Auburn's zebrafish breeding colony and collaborates with the Environmental Contaminants Research Team (ECRT) and Harrison School of Pharmacy on multi-organism toxicity studies and drug development projects.