James Groome

James Groome is a Professor in the Neuroscience department at Idaho State University, with affiliations to Idaho INBRE & EPSCoR. His research focuses on ion channel proteins in nerve and muscle membranes, specifically investigating the molecular basis of inherited channelopathies like myotonia and periodic paralysis. Techniques include molecular biology and electrophysiology to study voltage-gating mechanisms. Recently, he has expanded into studying nicotinic acetylcholine receptors as drug targets for Parkinson’s disease.

Education: Ph.D. in Zoology from the University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH), B.A. in Biology from Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC), and a postdoctoral fellowship in Neuroethology at Utah State University (Logan, UT).

Research Interests: Ion channel structure-function relationships, inherited ion channel disorders, electrophysiological techniques, neurotransmitter receptor pharmacology, and drug development for neurological diseases. His work bridges molecular mechanisms with clinical implications of channelopathies.

Teaching: Courses include Human Pathophysiology, Foundations in Neuroscience, Neuroscience, Clinical Neuroscience, and independent research modules. Teaching locations are listed under Life Sciences facilities.

Labs/Teams: Active in Idaho INBRE & EPSCoR programs, focusing on collaborative research in ion channel biology and translational medicine.