Chester M Brown

Chester M. Brown is a Teaching Associate Professor and Foundational Sciences Physiology Discipline Lead at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also holds roles as a Medical Education Facilitator and Lecturer. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. (2006), M.S. (1999), and B.S. (1995) in Molecular and Integrative Physiology and Biomedical Engineering from the same institution.

Education:

• Ph.D. Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2006
• M.S. Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999
• B.S. Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1995

His research and teaching focus on foundational medical education, human anatomy and physiology, and integrative physiology. He has contributed to the textbook Physiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics, exploring sensory systems in aging populations. His pedagogical innovations include Team-Based Learning (TBL) and Medical Education Experience (MEdX) programs.

Teaching Contributions:

• Course Director for Foundations in Biomedical and Translational Sciences
• Recent courses include Human Anatomy & Physiology series, Advanced Physiology Lab, and Foundations: Molecules to Populations

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his educational contributions reflect sustained excellence in medical pedagogy. No grants or lab affiliations are detailed in the provided text.