Bruce Anthony Chase

Dr. Bruce Anthony Chase is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO), College of Arts and Sciences. He holds a B.S. in Biology from the University of Chicago, a Ph.D. in developmental neurogenetics from Yale University, and postdoctoral training in molecular genetics at Stanford University. His research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases (particularly Parkinson’s disease), genetic analyses in human and model systems, and molecular neuroscience. He has secured over $700,000 in research funding and contributed to 16 peer-reviewed publications in top journals.

Teaching interests include General Biology, Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Neuroscience, with a commitment to innovative pedagogy such as optogenetics labs and inquiry-based learning. He has mentored over 65 undergraduates and 25 master’s students, many entering academia or industry. Awards include UNO Excellence in Teaching Award (2010) and College of Arts & Sciences Teaching Excellence Award (2010).

• Education:
  • B.S., Biology, University of Chicago
  • Ph.D., Developmental Neurogenetics, Yale University
  • Postdoctoral Training, Molecular Genetics, Stanford University
• Research Highlights:
  • Genetic factors in Parkinson’s disease progression
  • Role of ADAM proteins in nervous system development
  • Neurodegenerative biomarkers and Drosophila models

Service contributions include over 18 UNO-wide committees, editorship of Transactions of the Nebraska Academy of Sciences, and NSF-funded STEM education initiatives. Global collaborations include Fulbright research in Greece and interdisciplinary projects with international institutions.