Benjamin Jorge

Benjamin Jorge is an Assistant Professor in the Science And Math School at Trevecca Nazarene University's School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from Rhodes College and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Vanderbilt University. His research focuses on genetic modifiers of neurological disorders and developmental genetics, with prior postdoctoral work on bone/joint development regulation.

Education:

• B.A., Psychology, Rhodes College
• Ph.D., Neuroscience, Vanderbilt University

Research interests include genetic mechanisms underlying epilepsy and skeletal development. His work combines molecular biology techniques with clinical relevance in neurogenetics. Teaching experience includes roles as an adjunct professor at Belmont University and instruction in Vanderbilt's graduate programs.

Professional development includes Vanderbilt's Certificate in College Teaching program and contributions to lab-based research under Dr. Jennifer Kearney (epilepsy genetics) and Dr. Douglas Mortlock (developmental genetics).

Labs/Teams: Formerly part of the Kearney Lab (Vanderbilt) for epilepsy research and the Mortlock Lab (Vanderbilt) for developmental genetics studies.