Ralph G. Meyer

Ralph G. Meyer is a Professor and Department Head at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Utah State University (USU). He holds a PhD in Molecular Cell Biology (University of Kaiserslautern, 1998) and completed postdoctoral training in Molecular Toxicology at University of Tuebingen and University of Arizona.

• Education: PhD (1998), MS (1994) in Molecular Cell Biology
• Academic Roles: Faculty at University of Pennsylvania, Interim Head at USU CVM’s VCLS department

Research Interests focus on:

• Reproductive toxicology and developmental biology
• Epigenetic regulation of sperm chromatin
• NAD+ metabolism in aging and disease

Scientific Awards:

• Biology of Reproduction Top Reviewing Editor (2017, 2018)
• NIH Ruth-Kirschstein-NRSA Fellowship (T32, 2002-2004)
• Edward A. Smuckler Memorial AACR Poster Award (2004)

Teaching: Course director for Fundamentals of Pharmacology (VM7522) and Veterinary Toxicology (VM7523) since 2013. Mentored graduate students including Renata Hoskova and Chelsea Ketchum.