Chishimba Nathan Mowa

Dr. Chishimba Nathan Mowa serves as the Project Director for the Climate-Smart Commodities Project at South Carolina State University's Public Service & Agriculture division, a role funded by the USDA in partnership with Clemson University. Previously, he held academic and administrative positions at Appalachian State University (16 years as Professor of Physiology and Endocrinology) and Kettering College (Associate Dean of Research and Professor of Biology). His career spans veterinary medicine, academia, and government service in Zambia.

• Education: Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (University of Zambia, 1989), Master of Veterinary Medicine (Anatomy, University of Glasgow, 1994), Ph.D. (Hokkaido University, 2001).

Dr. Mowa’s research focuses on reproductive endocrinology and cervical remodeling during pregnancy, particularly the role of vascular changes and estrogen signaling in preterm labor. Recent work explores the anti-inflammatory properties of Moringa oleifera, bridging biomedical research and pharmacology. His publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches in immunology, mechanobiology, and transcriptomics.

His career has involved collaborations across institutions, including postdoctoral work at Northeastern Universities College of Medicine. Grants include the USDA-funded Climate-Smart Commodities Project and research partnerships with Clemson University. Though scientific awards are not explicitly listed, his work has been published in reputable journals like Journal of Molecular Endocrinology and Cell and Tissue Research. He has mentored advisees in prior academic roles, though specific names are not provided here.