Tim Myers

Tim Myers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University, where he conducts research at the intersection of neuroscience, biophysics, and neuroimmunology. His work primarily investigates the mechanisms underlying post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE), combining experimental models with computational approaches.

Education:

• AS in University Studies, Monterey Peninsula College, Monterey, CA
• BS in Neuroscience, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA
• MS in Neuroscience, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA
• PhD in Neuroscience, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA

Dr. Myers' research focuses on the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving hyperexcitability in the brain following traumatic injury. Using a zebrafish weight-drop model of traumatic brain injury (TBI), he studies immune signaling pathways and their contribution to epileptogenesis. Complementing this, he is developing a biophysically realistic in silico model of PTE that integrates neuronal-glial dysfunction and neuroimmune dysregulation to understand the latency period before seizure onset.

As a trained electrophysiologist and computational neuroscientist, Dr. Myers brings a multidisciplinary approach to understanding pathological brain networks. His work has significant implications for early intervention strategies in epilepsy prevention.

Dr. Myers is also a champion ambassador with The Epilepsy Foundation, where he is certified to train others in Seizure Recognition and First Aid. He actively engages with congressional staffers to advocate for epilepsy-related policy changes and legislative support for individuals living with epilepsy.

Teaching:

• BIO 101: General Biology I
• BIO 231: Genetics
• BIO 254: Basic Microbiology
• BIO 264: Microbiology
• BIO 325: Neurobiology
• BIO 399: Topic: Neurobiology
• BIO 480: Research in Biology

He mentors students through research courses and contributes to undergraduate education across core biology disciplines.